Single Homeless Project has an opportunity for a Specialist Housing First Worker to join our experienced and committed teams based in Camden??????. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary starting at £30,342.85 and rising incrementally to £33,228.99 per annum.Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. About the Specialist Housing First Worker role:We’re excited to be launching a brand-new Housing First service in Camden next month, and we’re looking for a passionate, skilled individual to join our team! You will be working in a unique new service that for the first time will be offering support to couples who have been rough sleeping and are to be accommodated separately in their own flats. With a three-year commission and the ability to support 30 individuals, this is your chance to be part of a fresh and impactful initiative within our organisation. Don’t miss the opportunity to play a key role in this exciting new project.You will work from a base in Kings Cross, delivering support in the community and within the homes of your clients. You will carry a case load of 5 people and will provide intensive and flexible trauma informed support that is centred around the strengths and needs of everyone. You will work closely with a wide range of external statutory agencies and specialist colleagues in the team who will include: a health worker, an IDVA, psychologist, sessional occupational health, and perpetrator support. About you:Experience working with clients who experience multi disadvantages, including building trust and positive relationships with people who have co-occurring conditions and who may be mistrustful and have a low level of engagement with services.A proven track record of achieving measurable outcomes with clients with complex needs.Awareness of the intersection between severe and multiple disadvantage and violence against women and girls (VAWG), and an understanding of how the intersection of these issues can be supported and the people involved safeguarded.To show leadership qualities; skills of a strong negotiator; ability to advocate and be diplomatic.A level of numeracy, literacy and comprehension to input data, the ability to be fully self servicing in the use of emails and the common computer packages including SHP’s client recording system.Our attractive benefits package includes:A salary increase after successfully completing six month's probationary periodA 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salaryStaff Health Cash Plan and discounts schemeComprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our workClosing Date: Sunday 20th April at MidnightInterview Date: Tuesday 29th April online via Microsoft Teams Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to join the Single Homeless Project team – please click ‘apply’ now to become our Specialist Housing First Worker - we'd like to hear from you!This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces. We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited
