Homelessness Team Care Navigator
St. George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, UK
Published today
Homelessness
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A strong understanding of how self-neglect is part of homelessness safeguarding and the complexities of undertaking mental capacity assessments in inclusion health groups is desirable. A positive, can do 'attitude', a commitment to changing care for this extremely vulnerable patient group, and a desire to communicate with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders is essential.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image
As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Disability Advice Line: SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our Confidential Disability Advice Line at:
Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
Email: esth.dal@nhs.net.
Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
A strong understanding of how self-neglect is part of homelessness safeguarding and the complexities of undertaking mental capacity assessments in inclusion health groups is desirable. A positive, can do 'attitude', a commitment to changing care for this extremely vulnerable patient group, and a desire to communicate with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders is essential.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Educated to A level or equivalent (NVQ 3) or equivalent training/experience
- Diploma, Degree or Management Qualification
- ECDL qualification or equivalent
Essential criteria
- Experience of undertaking holistic assessments of the needs of vulnerable people
- Experience of working with homeless or other vulnerable people including managing a caseload
- Experience of working effectively and constructively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of using organisational skills to work to tight deadlines
- Experience of joint working with healthcare services, or working in healthcare settings
- Experience of delivering training or presentations to groups or willingness to develop this area
- Good knowledge of the welfare system, supported housing pathways, and other services for the rough sleepers
- A lived experience of homelessness is often an asset
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image
As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Disability Advice Line: SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our Confidential Disability Advice Line at:
Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
Email: esth.dal@nhs.net.
Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
- Homelessness Team Care Navigator (PDF, 277.9KB)
- Referee Contact details form (PDF, 200.6KB)