Intensive Floating Support Worker

Job Description

Closing date: 19th September 2021 at 11.30pmAre you a forward-thinking and flexible individual with proven experience of working with vulnerable people or people with multiple and complex needs Then join Shelter as an Intensive Floating Support Workerand you could soon be playing a vital role within an exciting new initiative.About ShelterA home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housingconditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate aboutour cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core ofthe escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable andtransparent.We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.About the TeamPart of a Dorset hub thats been helping people since 2000, the Intensive Floating Supportservice will be based in Weymouth and work with people who have multiple and complex needs who have been accommodated by Dorset Council under the recent Everyone In initiative. It will link in with the work being done by other Shelter teams, especially HousingFirst, and will take a multi-agency approach working closely with other organisations such as health, social care and substance misuse services. The focus on this new initiative will be on the individual and meeting their needs. We aim to take a harm reductionapproach and build on the strengths of each person to effect positive change in their lives.About the RoleThis role involves visiting clients in their own homes or community locations, predominantly in Weymouth or North Dorset areas. You will place clientsdirectly into their own accommodation, develop person centred and co-produced support plans, and act as a key worker to help them sustain their accommodation and move forward with their recovery. On any given day you might be coordinating interventions toensure that the right support is provided at the right time or giving advice on issues like housing options, tenancy issues (e.g. dampness and disrepair), welfare and housing benefits, debt or employment. In short, you wont be short of challenges.We are happyto talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.About youProactive, creative and client-focused, you have good knowledge of homelessness and housing legislationand welfare benefits and experience of working within a safeguarding framework. Whats more, youre not afraid to challenge the status quo and support the introduction of new ideas, methods and processes, where appropriate. Proficiency using a range of ITtools to carry out your work, including case management systems, Microsoft Office applications, internet and email etc. is important too, while the ability to type is preferred. You will also need a full UK driving license and access to vehicle, with willingnessto drive for work purposes.BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycleto work scheme and an employee assistance programme.Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turnto us for help. Were here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.Safeguardingis everyones business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviourand conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability(including hidden disabilities),gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless orhave been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on yourmerit.Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.