Overview
Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Homelessness Team
Location: Reading, UK
Salary: £40 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Jump into an inspiring career opportunity as a Senior Social Worker within our Homelessness Team in Reading. This role, earning £40 per hour, is available for both full-time and part-time positions, offering you the chance to make a real impact on individuals facing homelessness. The ongoing contract gives you stability and the flexibility you need in today’s world. This is a unique opportunity to provide innovative outreach and transformative support, helping individuals break free from the cycle of homelessness.
Perks and benefits
* Flexible/Hybrid Working: Enjoy the perfect balance of working from home or our Civic Offices in Reading, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
* Professional Development: Enhance your skills and advance your career with our structured professional development programs.
* Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with various homelessness support services and housing providers, widening your professional network.
* Competitive Pay and Stability: With a robust hourly rate and ongoing contract, benefit from financial stability while contributing to meaningful work.
* Employment Satisfaction: Experience the daily reward of facilitating significant change and empowerment in the lives of those who need it most.
What you will do
* Deliver outreach and in-reach interventions, aimed at supporting individuals with complex needs including mental health issues.
* Collaborate with local homelessness services, housing providers, and other agencies to implement support strategies.
* Provide tailored support plans to individuals to help them sustain housing and work towards long-term stability.
* Address unmanaged behaviours such as hoarding or aggression through non-statutory commissioned services.
* Participate actively in the Advice and Wellbeing Hub team, ensuring cohesive service delivery.
Requirements
* Registered with Social Work England.
* Experience in working with individuals experiencing homelessness or in similar environments.
* Ability to work within commuting distance of Reading due to the frequent on-site work and outreach required.
Reading is a vibrant town with a rich history and a lively atmosphere, making it an amazing place to live and work. From its cultural events to its easy access to the scenic countryside, Reading offers a balance of work and leisure that few locations can match. Join us here, and be part of a community that values positive change and support!
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