Job Description

We are working closely alongside a local authority in East Suffolk to assist with the appointment of a Rough Sleeping Outreach Officer on a 2-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £24.00- £34.00 per hour

Summary:

The Rough Sleeping Outreach Officer is responsible for identifying, engaging with and supporting individuals experiencing rough sleeping and homelessness. The role involves delivering proactive outreach services, conducting initial assessments, identifying individual needs and coordinating appropriate support to help people access accommodation and essential services.

Responsibilities:

• Identify individuals sleeping rough through proactive street outreach and establish positive relationships to encourage engagement with support services.
• Conduct initial assessments to identify individuals' housing needs, personal circumstances, support requirements and immediate risks.
• Support service users in accessing temporary accommodation, supported housing and other suitable accommodation services.
• Enable individuals to access mainstream services, including education, employment, leisure and welfare support.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessment information and service updates in accordance with organisational policies and data protection requirements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 6 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
• Relevant educational background or training in Housing, Homelessness, Social Care, Community Development or a related field.

Essentials:

• Good understanding of homelessness, rough sleeping and the challenges faced by individuals experiencing housing insecurity.
• Knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and relevant housing legislation.
• Understanding of the needs and issues affecting vulnerable adults and individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Minimum of two years' experience delivering services in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations within a housing or homelessness-related environment.
• Experience conducting assessments, identifying support needs and coordinating appropriate interventions.

Please Note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a Standard DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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