Family Support Workers play a pivotal role in addressing the complexities of homelessness. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of families and individuals by providing holistic, person-centred support.
About the Job
* The successful candidate will undertake comprehensive assessments of families and/or individuals to identify their needs, risks, and prioritise cases effectively.
* This position requires delivering high-quality case management, maintaining regular contact, face-to-face visits, monitoring progress, and adapting support as needed.
Main responsibilities include:
1. Working collaboratively with partner agencies to coordinate support services and remove barriers for clients.
2. Advocating on behalf of clients to access housing, financial, and specialist services.
This role demands a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and person-centred case management, excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have proven experience working with vulnerable populations, such as those experiencing homelessness.