Project Worker: Housing First: Fixed Term Contract to March 31st 2020

Salary £24,313 per annum

37.5 hours per week.

Job Ref: HFMay19

Overall aim

The aim of Housing First is to successfully support people with repeat histories of homelessness, who experience multiple disadvantages, into independent and stable accommodation.

The principles of Housing First are:

1. People have a right to a home
2. Flexible support is provided for as long as is needed
3. Housing and support are separated
4. Individuals have choice and control
5. An active engagement approach is used
6. People are supported to identify their strengths, goals and aspirations
7. A harm reduction approach is used

Working at all times within these principles, the Project Worker will utilise an assertive engagement approach to encourage clients to access the project and thereafter provide flexible, client-centred and individualised casework support. The Project Worker will be working in an outreach capacity to enable clients to access the services and interventions they need to build their resilience, gain confidence and acquire the personal and social assets they need to meet their aspirations.

• Closing date: 5pm 13th May
• Interview date: 21st May (evening interviews available)
• To view the full job description and person specification please visit our website at www.thebridgeproject.org.uk or see the attachments below.  You can either apply on our website or by completing the attached application form.  Please email completed forms to vanessa.ross@thebridgeproject.org.uk  *Please note we do not accept CV's.*
• For any questions about this project please contact Team Manager John Robinson on 07771370545.

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