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Homeless Centre Support Officer Permanent Grade 3 - £26,409 - £32,654 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.50 hours per week About Us Helping homeless Birmingham families to build more positive futures Combine your empathy with our training to create practical support for homeless people. The challenge Homelessness can happen to anyone - and in Birmingham it's happening to more and more people. It can lead individuals and families into a cycle that can have a profound effect on all aspects of life, from physical and mental wellbeing to sustainable employment. That's why the Council has a homelessness strategy that cuts across different services and agencies. We're focused on preventing people from becoming homeless but, if they do, we aim to intervene as early as possible to limit the impact of homelessness, help people recover and make them more resilient in the future. Your role You'll support households who find themselves homeless in an emergency or crisis situation. Joining one of our homeless centres located across the city, you'll be part of a team providing a 24-hour temporary hostel accommodation service. From helping with housing benefit claim forms and making plans for moving on to new accommodation, to carrying out room inspections and safety checks, it's a varied role, responding to the needs of residents. About you Personal strengths and values are more important than past experience, as we offer full training and plenty of support. We look for compassionate, empathic people with good customer service and communication skills. Happy dealing with a diverse range of people, including some with vulnerabilities and multiple complex needs, you'll be good at building trust and rapport. Basic IT skills are important as we'll ask you to write up brief case notes and work out simple budgets for others to use; that's why we ask you to complete a simple work-based activity at interview. You should also be ready to work shifts, including evenings and weekends, on a rota-based system. If you're passionate about making a difference for households who are homeless, we'd like to hear from you. For any informal enquires please contact: Richard Welch via email at You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. Closing date 9th December 2024 Ref: BCC2654 A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with , before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

Homeless Centre Support Officer

Job Description Homeless Centre Support Officer Permanent Grade 3 - £26,409 - £32,654 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.50 hours per week About Us Helping homeless Birmingham families to build more positive futures Combine your empathy with our training to create practical support for homeless people. The challenge Homelessness can happen to anyone - and in Birmingham it's happening to more and more people. It can lead individuals and families into a cycle that can have a profound effect on all aspects of life, from physical and mental wellbeing to sustainable employment. That's why the Council has a homelessness strategy that cuts across different services and agencies. We're focused on preventing people from becoming homeless but, if they do, we aim to intervene as early as possible to limit the impact of homelessness, help people recover and make them more resilient in the future. Your role You'll support households who find themselves homeless in an emergency or crisis situation. Joining one of our homeless centres located across the city, you'll be part of a team providing a 24-hour temporary hostel accommodation service. From helping with housing benefit claim forms and making plans for moving on to new accommodation, to carrying out room inspections and safety checks, it's a varied role, responding to the needs of residents. About you Personal strengths and values are more important than past experience, as we offer full training and plenty of support. We look for compassionate, empathic people with good customer service and communication skills. Happy dealing with a diverse range of people, including some with vulnerabilities and multiple complex needs, you'll be good at building trust and rapport. Basic IT skills are important as we'll ask you to write up brief case notes and work out simple budgets for others to use; that's why we ask you to complete a simple work-based activity at interview. You should also be ready to work shifts, including evenings and weekends, on a rota-based system. If you're passionate about making a difference for households who are homeless, we'd like to hear from you. For any informal enquires please contact: Richard Welch via email at <a href="mailto:richard.welch@birmingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">richard.welch@birmingham.gov.uk</a> You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. Closing date 9th December 2024 Ref: BCC2654 A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Job Description and Person Specification About Us We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).

Role: Social Worker- Homeless Intervention Team Location: Birmingham Children's Trust Team: Homeless Intervention Team Pay: Up to £33.30 per hour Contract: Full-Time Locum OFSTED: Good In the office: Hybrid Are you a skilled and compassionate Social Worker with a strong background in working with vulnerable young people? Birmingham's local authority is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Homeless Intervention Team, focusing on supporting young people aged 16-17 who are at risk of homelessness or already homeless. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Conducting Section 17 Assessments and Child in Need (CIN) plans to offer support to young people.</li> <li>Providing Section 17 and Section 20 accommodation to those in need, ensuring all statutory requirements are met.</li> <li>Working closely with families to resolve conflicts and reunite young people with their families where possible.</li> <li>Managing cases where safeguarding concerns arise, conducting strategy discussions and Section 47 investigations when required.</li> <li>Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to support young people and improve their housing and life outcomes.</li> <li>Ensuring all work is compliant with relevant legislation, including the Southwark Judgement and Homelessness Reduction Act.</li></ul>Requirements: <ul> <li>Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience as a Social Worker.</li> <li>Proven experience completing Section 17 assessments, holding CIN plan, and managing Section 20 processes (including reviews, PEPs, and pathway planning).s</li> <li>Strong background in working with families to prevent breakdowns and support reunification.</li> <li>In-depth understanding of the Southwark Judgement and the Homelessness Reduction Act.</li> <li>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and case management skills.</li></ul>Benefits: <ul> <li>Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.</li> <li>Work within a supportive and dedicated team environment.</li> <li>Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.</li></ul>Why choose Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple: we're not pushy or overly persistent. We understand that you want to be heard. Our priority is to proactively seek the roles you desire, not just the ones that benefit us financially.Our success comes from making your job search our top priority.Interested in learning more about the Social Worker-Homeless Intervention Team role in Birmingham? Contact Emily Cooper at 01635 226350.Plus, refer a friend to us, and if we place them, you'll receive a generous £300 referral bonus (terms and conditions apply).

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