Job Description

Do you have experience as a support and rehousing worker? I'm excited to be able to recruit for Enfield Council who are looking for someone to join their experienced Rough Sleeping team, working towards the council's ambitious goal of ending rough sleeping in Enfield. You will provide rough sleepers a first point of contact and link them with the correct services to ensure they receive the necessary support.

Main Duties:

• First contact support for new rough sleepers referred to the emergency accommodation and swift assessment of their support needs.
• Providing an immediate response to customers in the event of a health or other emergency, taking prompt action.
• Working with customers, as directed, and on own initiative, providing support
• Carrying out comprehensive assessments of need
• Working with customers and other agencies to put in place, and regularly review, personalised support plans to help rough sleepers meet their support needs and find suitable longer-term accommodation with appropriate support.
• Undertaking regular health and welfare checks for rough sleepers housed into our emergency accommodation.
• Attending regular performance management meetings, staff meetings and any other meetings as directed by the Manager.
• Ensuring safeguarding protocols are followed.
• Implementing good practice in Health and Safety.

The team understands the pressures of the role and will help and support you every step of the way. If you have the desired experience, and want to grow your own knowledge and skills, then apply today!