We are looking for a

Complex Needs/Project Worker

to join one of our homelessness clients in North London:

Hold a caseload of 8 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed Support Plans which focus on supporting clients around substance misuse, developing independent living skills, planning move-on options and managing safeguarding concerns.

Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments with clients who may be ambivalent about taking up support and who may have had difficult prior experiences with specialist services.

Respond to referrals within agreed timescales for both in-house referrals of existing service users and by supporting new scheme referrals via specialist input.

Identify care pathways and treatment options; support clients in acquiring skills needed to participate in treatment settings; coach service users, advocate on their behalf, and make appropriate referrals to relevant specialist services.

Build and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders, including other services, external agencies, treatment and accommodation providers, service user groups, peer-led groups, and mutual aid communities.

Work with residents to maximize benefit entitlements and secure project income through rent and charge collection, minimizing arrears and void loss.

Assist residents in acquiring budgeting skills and setting up basic bank and/or savings accounts.

Ensure all voids are prepared and re-let promptly to maximize income from rents and charges.

Respond in a psychologically-informed way to the challenges posed by complex needs in a residential setting.

Monitor, record, report, and follow up on maintenance issues; participate in housing management procedures such as room checks, locality checks, and Health and Safety checks.

The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week, on a rota covering early (8AM - 4PM) and late (2:30PM - 10:30PM) shifts, Monday to Sunday.

Pay Rate: £14.50 + Holiday Pay = £16.25.

Please apply if you have relevant experience and an Enhanced DBS - Child and Adult on the Update Service.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency for interim, contract, and temporary roles. We are an equal opportunities employer, and job suitability is assessed based on merit, skills, qualifications, and abilities.

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