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Are you a dedicated and dynamic professional with a passion for making a difference? The Haringey Housing First team is actively a Housing First Worker to join the Housing First team. In this position, you will provide essential, personalised, and trauma-informed support to individuals with histories of rough sleeping and potentially complex support needs, aligning with Housing First Principles. As a Housing First Worker, you will be a key player in pulling together the necessary support for individuals in their journey towards independent living. Leading on identifying and accessing crucial support services, you will work closely with clients to clarify goals, offer personalised support, and address potentially complex needs arising from their histories of rough sleeping. Your role involves maintaining accurate records on our case management system, liaising with external agencies, and staying abreast of housing legislation tailored to the unique challenges faced by individuals with histories of rough sleeping. Additionally, you will perform robust assessments of referrals to ensure service eligibility, actively participate in team meetings, adhere to safeguarding procedures, and engage in proactive self-evaluation.
Job Responsibility:
Providing essential, personalised, and trauma-informed support to individuals with histories of rough sleeping and potentially complex support needs
leading on identifying and accessing crucial support services
working closely with clients to clarify goals, offer personalised support, and address potentially complex needs
maintaining accurate records on case management system
liaising with external agencies
staying abreast of housing legislation tailored to individuals with histories of rough sleeping
performing robust assessments of referrals to ensure service eligibility
actively participating in team meetings
adhering to safeguarding procedures
engaging in proactive self-evaluation
Requirements:
Experience working with individuals with complex needs
effective communication skills
profound understanding of the challenges faced by those with histories of rough sleeping
experience in assessing individual needs with potentially complex support requirements
confidence in identifying support needs and how to access it
commitment to compliance with guidelines
promoting Equal Opportunities policies
IT proficiency
flexibility
What we offer:
Leave entitlement up to 31 days + bank holidays
potential hybrid working opportunities
health and wellbeing support
generous local government pension scheme
range of discount schemes across leisure and culture