Outreach Caseworker - Newham
An Outreach Caseworker is required to work on an initial 3 month contract for one of the largest charities in the UK. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days working from home per week. Outreach shifts for this position begin at 5:30am and finish at 1:30pm, with transport provided in the morning to bring you to work.
Before going any further our social care client has specified that you MUST have access to the CHAIN database and have received training on how to use it, plus you need to have an adult & child enhanced DBS on the update service - if you do not possess this, we have other roles that you may be suitable for but unfortunately our client will not shortlist you for this post
As an Outreach Worker you will:
· Supporting rough sleepers to access appropriate social care services and accommodation options
· Be a first response to referrals, carrying out needs and risk assessments with new rough sleepers
· Update assessments on rough sleepers already known to the team
· Regularly update the CHAIN database
· Find the best cause of action for each client's scenario
· Work alongside other agencies including, local authorities, health services, housing providers, the police, and drug & alcohol services
To be successful you will need to:
· Have excellent interpersonal skills
· Be flexible and responsive to meet the needs of rough sleepers
· Have the confidence and ability to manage a caseload of complex clients
· Have the necessary IT skills to collect, collate and interpret data
· Be confident in representing our client at external meetings and with outside agencies
· You must have an enhanced, adult and child DBS check to apply for this post, if you need one, get in touch
If you are interested, please apply ASAP, this position is always a popular opportunity!
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