Assistant Support Worker

Role:           Assistant Support Worker Based:        Camberwell Salary:        £16 UMB Start Date:  ASAP Duration:    Temp – ongoing Hours:        37.5 hours per week (two-week rota of 8 am-4 pm one week and 2 pm-10 pm the following week)  Our client, a well-respected charity dedicated to helping prevent homelessness,s is looking for an Assistant Support Worker to join their team. The role requires motivated staff to work as part of the team to provide support in a trauma-sensitive and psychologically informed manner  Synopsis of duties: Deal with all incoming referrals, conducting assessment and induction meetings as part of the role. Assist with the delivery of support to clients by working as part of the support team to ensure clients have access to support when attending all housing and non-housing appointments, assisting in the completion of forms and applying for appropriate benefits Assist in the delivery of a range of in-house support provisions designed to achieve successful outcomes Assist the support team with sourcing and facilitating planned move on options for clients where appropriate; in preparing case reports and statistical records  Undertake client welfare checks as directed Provide front of house support and reception duties, as well as administrative support including day-to-day office duties, including recording income to the service on the system Utilise the bespoke web-based client management system ATLAS, to accurately record all relevant data promptly Support and develop volunteers as appropriate Ensure all practice is in line with relevant legislation, guidelines, and polices to protect clients, colleagues, staff, and visitors from any abuse, accident, or injury Ensure there is good communication with colleagues so all those working with the clients have the  information to assist with achieving the client’s goalsEssential Requirements Experience providing casework support to vulnerable clients, conducting risk assessments and developing support plans Motivation towards supporting vulnerable clients to achieve focussed and positive life outcomes Previous experience of successfully working in a busy environment and/or delivering excellent customer service DBS dated within the last 12 months or on the update serviceSupporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency