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London, Greater London
Caseworker opportunities - Tenancy Sustainment team
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Job Description
Do you want to work in a role where you can support people to rebuild their lives? About the role We are currently looking for Caseworkers to join the Tenancy Sustainment team (TST) on fixed term contracts (with possibility of extensions) until 31 March 2021. We have1 Part time role (18 hours per week) in North London, and further full time roles (37.5 hours per week) in North and West London. The TST team works with people across London who have experienced homelessness and sleeping rough; and who have now moved into Rough Sleepers Initiative (RSI) accommodation. The team provides floating support to enable clients in RSI accommodation to transition into; and maintain tenancies to avoid a return to homelessness. In the Caseworker role you will manage a case load of clients, working closely with them to agree on-going client centred support planning objectives. Working in clients own homes and in the community you will provide advice and core support to help clients sustain their housing and build a home, access health care for physical and/or mental health conditions, work and training opportunities, offering encouragement to access support services and be active within their community. All vacancies will work 9 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri and require travel across London. What we're looking for These rewarding roles will suit people with: * Experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change. * Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerable people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. * The ability to work independently and manage your own time, (working alone at times) * Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide consistently high levels of support to our clients. Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives. What we offer * Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities St Mungo's employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation. As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo's is a great place to work. * A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place At St Mungo's, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer's and Parent's, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women's Action. * Pay and Other Benefits St Mungo's is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff. St Mungo's contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%. What we do At St Mungo's our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen. How to apply Click the 'Apply Now' Button at the top of the page to start your online application form. To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the 'document available' tab at the top of the advert page on our website. Closing date: 10am on 24 June 2020 Interview and assessments on: 6 -7 July 2020 (to be held remotely via video conference call) It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo's current standard Terms and Conditions (T this also applies to any internal candidates.