Central is currently recruiting for three Complex Needs Project Workers, to work in the Camden area. The service provides flexible housing-related support to clients who have been rough sleeping.

The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday – Friday on a rota basis, covering early (8AM – 4PM) and late (3PM - 10:30PM) shifts. Temporary cover is required for approximately 2-3 months. The pay rate for this role is £14.49 per hour, with £1.75 holiday pay, totalling £16.24 per hour.

In this position, you will be expected to;

• Hold a caseload of 8-10 low support key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed Support Plans that are outcome focused and SMART
• Produce comprehensive and high quality risk assessment and risk management plans on an ongoing basis for clients
• Work in partnership with other relevant agencies and the clients in order that needs are assessed and are met
• Promote activities that support recovery including social activities, exercise, healthy eating and participation in mutual aid groups; operating a recovery-focused approach including using coaching and motivational interview techniques
• Work with clients to identify activities that they would like to take part in to prepare them for independence and move through
• Take part in running activities or small groups in response to identified client needs or as part of a project wide programme of group work
• Support clients that are ready to move into work, education or training by assisting them to access suitable courses or placements

Please note: this role involves lone working.

To apply for this role, you must have;

• Experience of working with vulnerable adults with complex support needs (including substances use, offending, mental ill health, complex housing issues and/ or any other support needs)
• Working knowledge of being able to support clients into supported accommodation, the private rented sector or other move-on options, with a demonstrable understanding of Housing and other related legislation.
• Experience of working with clients who may experience multiple disadvantages and as a result have been rough sleeping and/or homelessness
• Experience of effectively working with partner agencies and developing contacts and networks across a wide range of local services; to enable effective signposting
• To ability to be analytical in approach, respond calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively, safely and creatively to complex and challenging situations
• The sensitivity and flexibility to find ways to work with clients who may be reluctant and have a low level of engagement with services
• An understanding of the principles of assessment and risk, planned support, key working, goal setting, and advocacy with vulnerable people
• A level of numeracy, literacy and comprehension to input data and the ability to use emails, common computer packages and databases.

Candidates should confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the successful candidate expected to start as soon as possible.

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £50)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.