Resettlement Worker in City of London, London

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Resettlement Worker to play a pivotal role in our Homelessness Service in Windsor.

The main purpose of this role is to support rough sleepers on the RBWM housing pathway. The resettlement team helps service users to maintain their tenancies and remove the risk of homelessness. You will be responsible for developing, supporting, and maintaining independent living skills and general wellbeing for 25 service users within the Support Service.

What do I need to bring with me? You will need to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don’t have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you’re willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Requirements:

• You will need to have a car you can use for work purposes and a valid driving licence.
• A strong understanding of the issues faced by individuals at risk of homelessness and the skills to support them in maintaining their tenancies.
• Experience working with people with a range of mental health conditions, including dual diagnosis, and the ability to communicate with empathy, dignity, and respect.
• A solid understanding of safeguarding and how to respond appropriately.
• Experience working with individuals who have experienced homelessness, rough sleeping, or temporary accommodation, particularly those with complex needs such as substance use, mental health issues, and offending histories.
• Familiarity with recovery principles and approaches, and commitment to empowering service users to make informed choices and work toward independence.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, including supporting the induction of peer staff and volunteers.
• An awareness of lone working and health and safety practices.
• Good IT, literacy, and numeracy skills, including proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and email communication.

Interview Steps:

• Shortlisting call: A team of dedicated recruitment specialists will speak to you about your experience, motivations, and values.
• Face to face interview: You will have a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Our service users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent, and experiences different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer:

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement:

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children, and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates:

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.