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Central is currently recruiting for a part time Admin Support Worker, to work in the Barnet area. The service provides tenancy related support to clients at risk of homelessness.

The successful candidate will be required to work 15 hours per week, working Monday – Friday, 12PM – 3PM or 1PM - 4PM. Temporary cover is required for approximately 1-2 month, with the possibility of extension. The pay rate for this role is £13.15 per hour, with £1.59 holiday pay, totalling £14.74 per hour.

In this position, you will be required to:

* Assist support workers with key working and creating support plans

* Support clients to move-on into independent living by accessing viewings and liaising with letting agents in collaboration with the local authority and other accommodation providers

* Encourage clients to be proactive in their search for a tenancy in the private rented sector

* Ensure clients are attending their appointments, signposting them to appropriate external services

* Support client to access benefits they are entitled to, keep up to date with their service charge and council tax payments

* Utilise and see the value of an asset-based approach to working with individuals.

* Support, encourage and motivate people to work towards short term goals which support their long-term aspirations

* Liaise with and build positive, sustainable relationships with landlords and other key agencies to provide a holistic support network around the individual

* Carry out all the project admin, including keeping accurate case records, recording and monitoring outcomes and keeping accurate financial records

* Assist in the running of the centre and the programme of work

* Ensure health and safety and hygiene standards are adhered to

Please note; this role involves loneworking

To apply for this role, you must have;

* Experience of supporting people who are homeless or with complex needs

* Experience of working with people to plan, deliver and evaluate the services which they use

* An understanding of person-centred working, with an assets-based approach to the individual

* Experience of motivating and empowering people to make positive changes in their lives

* A working knowledge of homelessness legislation, welfare benefits, support service and safeguarding

* Experience of lone working in the community

* Experience of working under pressure and dealing with challenging and sometimes aggressive behaviour

* The ability to undertake practical tasks including cleaning

* The ability to work with people to help them to achieve their goals

* Excellent computing skills, including word-processing and ability to use windows applications, including spreadsheets and data bases

Candidates must confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible.

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Current valid right to work in the UK

* Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £50)

* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position