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Location: Milton Keynes
Opus People Solutions on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council are seeking an Outreach Support worker to provide a customer-focussed and efficient service to the rough sleeping community, supporting them to achieve positive housing outcomes.
This is a part time vacancy for a 2-month temporary contract.
Applicants will require a full UK driving licence, own vehicle and business insurance.
Key responsibilities:
* Refer rough sleepers to specialist agencies and information where necessary. Consider applicants support needs and associated risks, escalating as required and making appropriate referrals
* Giving advice and information to rough sleeping residents so they understand future housing and their rights and responsibilities in that accommodation.
* Work collaboratively with internal colleagues in Housing Solutions and Adult Services and partner with a Special Navigator
* Support rough sleeping residents and colleagues through an understanding of the issues facing rough sleepers and the current government rough sleeping strategy.
* Maintain thorough up to date case records and work proactively with the Deputy Manager and Rough Sleeper Manager to ensure that all actions regarding improving the service are recorded efficiently.
* Offer face to face support in the community at known rough sleeper locations to encourage engagement.
If you want to make a difference in your community, please apply now!
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