We’re Hiring – Rough Sleep Support Worker
Location: North Northamptonshire
Reference – SCS2067
Job Type: Temporary – Full-time
Pay Rate: £32 per hour
Working Pattern: On-site – 5 days per week
Driver: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
DBS: Enhanced DBS required
About the Role:
Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited services across the public sector and supporting professionals with short, long-term and permanent placements.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Rough Sleep Support Worker to join North Northamptonshire Council’s Rough Sleeping Service.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support professional to make a direct difference to people experiencing rough sleeping, homelessness and complex needs.
You will provide street outreach and housing-related support, helping individuals move from rough sleeping towards safe accommodation, stability and independent living.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver proactive street outreach across North Northamptonshire.
- Engage with rough sleepers and build trusting, professional relationships.
- Complete risk assessments and support plans.
- Support individuals to access accommodation, healthcare, benefits, substance misuse and other specialist services.
- Provide housing-related support to people in temporary accommodation.
- Help individuals develop independent living skills and sustain accommodation.
- Support move-on into longer-term housing and prevent repeat homelessness.
- Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
- Work closely with Housing, Adult Social Care, Health, Police, Hospitals, Prisons, landlords and voluntary sector partners.
- Support multi-agency meetings and crisis interventions where required.
- Maintain accurate case records and advocate for service users.
Requirements:
- Relevant experience supporting vulnerable adults.
- Experience working with homelessness, rough sleeping, housing support or complex needs.
- Experience of safeguarding, assessment and support planning.
- Knowledge or experience of mental health and/or substance misuse support.
- Strong communication and partnership-working skills.
- Ability to work independently within the community and engage individuals who may be difficult to reach.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Access to a vehicle.
- Enhanced DBS.
- Availability to work on-site 5 days per week.
Required Documents:
To progress your application, please be prepared to provide:
- Up-to-date CV
- Proof of Right to Work in the UK
- National Insurance Number
- Enhanced DBS Certificate / DBS Registration Number
- Full UK Driving Licence
Why Join Us?
- Competitive £32 per hour pay rate
- Opportunity to work with North Northamptonshire Council
- Meaningful work supporting people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping
- Dedicated recruitment and compliance support
- Access to further public sector opportunities
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Your personal information will be handled in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection legislation.
About Supply Care Solutions:
Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited services across the public sector. We specialise in supporting healthcare and social care professionals with short-term, long-term and permanent placements across the UK.
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Rough Sleep Support Worker employer: Supply Care Solutions
Supply Care Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Assistant Managers in Solihull. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside competitive rates and flexible working arrangements. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults while enjoying dedicated consultant support and a collaborative team culture.
