Our client, a homeless charity based in South West London, is currently seeking a Roma Outreach Worker - Romani & Romanian speaking essential based in Kingston upon Thames to join their team. You will deliver an effective service to single people who are currently rough sleeping. This post will actively support Roma clients; primarily in Kingston but occasionally in Wandsworth, providing a continued and consistent point of contact whilst assisting him/her in navigating the various change pathways available to them.
Responsibilities include:
* To be responsible and accountable for the effective delivery of high-quality outreach services for rough sleepers, in line with the charities policies and procedures.
* Provide an effective needs-led service for client’s engagement with the charity, to effect sustainable, long term change. Conduct regular outreach shifts, in order to identify and contact rough sleepers, carrying out verifications and obtaining information to support their move on. Ensure assessments and support services are culturally appropriate and relevant to the Roma community, facilitating their engagement with available resources.
About you:
* Experience of working within the homelessness or social care sector. Have a creative, solution-focused approach to overcoming challenges. Knowledge of current drug and alcohol provision and relevant services, pathways and conditions.
* Emotional resilience to deal with challenging behaviour and to facilitate ongoing constructive engagement.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Roma Outreach Worker with a proven track record in leading the development of street and community outreach services. You will be a self-motivated individual who is fluent in Romanian, Romany or Italian, and passionate about working with the Roma community. To discuss in more detail, please contact Langton N4P Charity Recruitment Specialists.
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