About the role:
LaunchPad is a Newham based 14-bed medium-high need assessment centre, working with clients with varied complex needs such as mental health and substance misuse needs. LaunchPad provides 24 hour support to clients referred off the street, by street outreach teams. The maximum stay for clients at LaunchPad is 16 weeks, where, within this time clients are assessed and referred to their next step accommodation.
As a project worker at LaunchPad your caseload will be a maximum of 5 clients whom you will support to access housing and other general support needs such as access to health services.
We are seeking experienced and highly motivated staff members for our Rough Sleeping Services in Newham. The role will require you to work alongside the Service Manager to provide a high level of support to these clients at our Launchpad Assessment Hub.
You will be in a specialist role designed to work with people who experience multiple disadvantages relating to: mental ill health, physical health & substance use needs. You will also play a key part in reducing the risk of re-offending, liaising with external professionals, preventing homelessness and promoting the independence and social inclusion of these clients.
About you:
- An understanding and experience of working with vulnerable adults with complex support needs (including substances use, offending, mental ill health, complex housing issues and/ or any other support needs) with a demonstrable ability of being able to manage and work clients within this remit.
- A working knowledge of being able to support clients into supported accommodation, the private rented sector or other move-on options, with a demonstrable understanding of Housing and other related legislation.
- Experience of working with clients who may experience multiple disadvantages and as a result have been rough sleeping and/or homelessness.
- A proven track record of achieving measurable outcomes with clients with multiple/complex needs.
- Experience of effectively working with partner agencies and developing contacts and networks across a wide range of local services; to enable effective signposting.
- An understanding of the principles of assessment and risk, planned support, key working, goal setting, and advocacy with vulnerable clients.
- To be analytical in approach, respond calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively, safely and creatively to complex and challenging situations
- A level of numeracy, literacy and comprehension to input data and the ability to use emails, common computer packages and databases.
- The sensitivity and flexibility to find ways to work with clients who may be reluctant and have a low level of engagement with services.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February at midnight
Interview Date: Tuesday 4th March via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
