Case Worker - Homeless project
Location: Aldgate, EC3A
Reporting to: Team Manager
Contract: Hybrid - Full Time (3 days office-based, 2 days from home)
Pay: £14.34 per hour
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about helping others and making a real impact in your community? We are looking for a dedicated Case Worker to join our team in Southall. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hybrid role, combining office-based and remote work, while supporting single homeless refugees in achieving sustainable housing and community integration.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
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Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
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Meaningful Impact: Participate in a payment-by-results initiative focused on achieving positive outcomes for homeless refugees.
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Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team and build relationships with local organisations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Frontline Service Coordination: Provide essential support to refugees at risk of homelessness, working with 7 West London boroughs.
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Expert Knowledge Application: Utilise your understanding of housing and homelessness legislation to relieve homelessness and sustain tenancies.
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Target-Driven Solutions: Negotiate with local lettings agents, private landlords, and other agencies to find the best housing solutions for clients.
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Client Engagement: Manage your caseload effectively, driving engagement and creating co-produced Integration Plans.
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Community Integration: Assist clients in securing accommodation and integrating into their new communities.
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Holistic Support: Link clients with education, employment, health, and other support providers.
What We’re Looking For:
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Knowledgeable: Experience or qualifications in housing and homelessness legislation.
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Proactive: Solution-focused and able to achieve high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
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Experienced: Previous work in a target-led environment, with strong negotiation skills.
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Empathetic: Genuine, empathetic, and able to build strong relationships with clients and partners.
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Organised: Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload.
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Tech-Savvy: Proficient in using computer systems and databases.
We Value Diversity:
We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience. If you have any convictions or cautions, this does not mean you cannot apply. We require a DBS for all positions and will ensure any positive disclosures are fairly assessed.
Safeguarding Commitment:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children, and young people at risk. All staff are required to undertake safeguarding training throughout their employment
