Qualified Social Worker, Homeless Intervention Team Pay rate £32.71 per hour Contract role Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Homeless Intervention team in Worcestershire. The Homeless Intervention Team is a dedicated team working with 16- and 17-year-old young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless within the next 56 days. The team comprises of 2 Social Workers and 2 Specialist family Support Workers. There are 2 Family Support Workers within the team that assist the Social Worker. The focus of the work is to support the young people to remain at or return home to live with their families where it is safe for them to do so. Where young people are unable to remain living at home we explore with them and their families their accommodation options and undertake assessments to identify areas where they may require support to develop their independent living skills to ensure a positive move on into appropriate accommodation. Many of the young people we work with have experiences trauma in their childhood and have additional vulnerabilities and are often hard to reach young people. The team support young people through assessment, as Children in Need and also in some case as Looked After Children. If you are someone who: Shares our passion for working with 16- and 17-year-old young people and their families and has a determination to achieve positive outcomes for them Is tenacious, persistent, resilient and excellent at developing positive relationships with young people, their families and partner agencies. Has an understanding of the issues young people have who are faced with homelessness. Understands the legislation relating to homeless young people. Then the Homeless Intervention Team may well be for you! Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way: Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support. Hassle-Free Registration – Our easy only new registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly. Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks. Compliance Simplified – Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career. Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries. Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about. Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) • Best Interest Assessor (BIA) • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) • Looked After Children (LAC) • Children’s Social Work • Adult Social Work • Service Manager • Head of Service • Team Manager • Assistant Team Manager • A wide range of housing roles • Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities! Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.