Position: Floating Support Worker
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Type: full time, temporary with possibility for permanent
Role Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Floating Support Worker to join our team. As a Floating Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in assisting homeless applicants by assessing their needs and connecting them with appropriate move-on schemes. Your experience in support work, multi-agency collaboration, and dealing with complex client cases will be essential in this role.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct thorough assessments of homeless applicants’ needs.
* Match cases to suitable move-on schemes, including supported accommodation, private rented tenancies, MCC in-house housing, and social housing through Manchester Move.
* Work with clients presenting complex needs, such as drug and alcohol addiction, mental health conditions, and past serious offenses.
* Address safeguarding concerns promptly and escalate as necessary.
* Develop strong working relationships with partner accommodation schemes.
* Undertake lone working responsibilities, visiting clients in homeless B&Bs and hotels throughout Manchester.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Previous experience in support work and move-on support work.
* Familiarity with homelessness issues and complex client needs.
* Ability to work collaboratively with multiple agencies.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Position Types:
* Intensive Support Workers: * Focus on homeless families.
* Manage a case load of 20-25 families.
* Assess families over a 3-month period and determine risk levels.
* Collaborate closely with families during this critical phase.

* Support Workers: * Work with families for the full tenancy length.
* Handle a case load of 40 families.
* Provide ongoing support and assistance.

Working Hours:
* Monday to Friday
* 7 hours per day
Additional Requirements:
* This is a hybrid role, with candidates expected to be office-based twice per week and participate in one duty shift per fortnight.
* Candidates must hold a valid driving license, have access to a car for work purposes, and maintain business insurance.
* All candidates must have a current visa allowing full-time work with at least 6 months remaining (or concrete plans for extension).
* Enhanced DBS checks for adults and children are mandatory.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of homeless individuals and families, we encourage you to apply.