Homelessness Outreach Officer- Kent
  £13-£15 per hour
  Maidstone, Kent
  temporary,full-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


Purpose of job:

To provide a compassionate and supportive outreach response to service users who form part of the Maidstone street population, including rough sleepers and street drinkers, including carrying out weekly assertive outreach.

To investigate instances of individuals sleeping rough in the borough and liaise with partner agencies to deliver multi-agency interventions, this may include taking the lead.

To provide information and advice on support services available and provide assistance in exploring various housing options. To seek resettlement and move on options for long term rough sleepers in a challenging economic environment.

To be able to adapt working practises to work with vulnerable people both on the streets and within accommodation.

To carry a case load of clients, ensuring they are effectively supported and this is followed up with effective casework management including support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments.

To be able to work flexibly which includes early mornings, evenings and weekends and participate in an out of hours on call rota.

You must have:

A passion to working with vulnerable individuals who present challenging and chaotic behaviours
Knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation such as the Housing Act 1996; Homelessness Code of Guidance; Protection from Eviction Act 1977; Deregulation Act 2015; and Homelessness Reduction Bill
Full UK driving licence and use of own car for work purposes
Experience of working with vulnerable people providing support, in the field of homelessness, housing related field or another support service
Experience of support planning, key working and reviewing risks in collaboration with service users
Awareness and/or evidence of working in an environment committed to promoting equal opportunities


Advertiser: Agency

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Posted on: 2019-03-11 14:13:27

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Homelessness Outreach Officer- Kent
  £13-£15 per hour
  Maidstone, Kent
  temporary,full-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


Purpose of job:

To provide a compassionate and supportive outreach response to service users who form part of the Maidstone street population, including rough sleepers and street drinkers, including carrying out weekly assertive outreach.

To investigate instances of individuals sleeping rough in the borough and liaise with partner agencies to deliver multi-agency interventions, this may include taking the lead.

To provide information and advice on support services available and provide assistance in exploring various housing options. To seek resettlement and move on options for long term rough sleepers in a challenging economic environment.

To be able to adapt working practises to work with vulnerable people both on the streets and within accommodation.

To carry a case load of clients, ensuring they are effectively supported and this is followed up with effective casework management including support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments.

To be able to work flexibly which includes early mornings, evenings and weekends and participate in an out of hours on call rota.

You must have:

A passion to working with vulnerable individuals who present challenging and chaotic behaviours
Knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation such as the Housing Act 1996; Homelessness Code of Guidance; Protection from Eviction Act 1977; Deregulation Act 2015; and Homelessness Reduction Bill
Full UK driving licence and use of own car for work purposes
Experience of working with vulnerable people providing support, in the field of homelessness, housing related field or another support service
Experience of support planning, key working and reviewing risks in collaboration with service users
Awareness and/or evidence of working in an environment committed to promoting equal opportunities


Advertiser: Agency

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Posted on: 2019-03-11 14:13:27

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