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Central is currently recruiting for a part time Administration & Advice Worker, to work in the Westminster area. The service is a 40 bed Contact & Assessment Centre for rough sleepers. The service provides support to men and women who are sleeping rough by providing a safe and welcoming place to stay for up to 28 days whilst planning their supported reconnection.

The successful candidate will be required to work 3 days per week, working Monday - Wednesday, 9AM - 5PM. Temporary cover is required until the end of January 2025, with the possibility of extension. The pay rate for this role is £17.91 per hour, with £2.69 holiday pay, totalling £20.60 per hour.

In this position, you will be required to;

* Complete Housing Benefit Claim forms for all clients staying at the Centre

* Manage the claims in liaison with project staff and the Housing Benefit Department, including sending letters and emails to best support the clients claim and maintain rental income for the project

* Manage the petty cash system and other financial accounting using excel spreadsheets

* Ensure financial accounting systems are maintained and up to date

* Regularly update the client database system

* Provide advice and support to clients on benefits claims

* Take minutes for the weekly team meeting

To apply for this role, you must have;

* Experience working with homeless clients and an understanding of the varied needs of homeless people and those at acute risk of homelessness

* Experience working in Supported Housing and/or delivering support services to socially excluded clients in an Assessment Centre or similar setting

* Knowledge of requirements of supporting people and psychologically informed ways of working within a residential setting

* Knowledge of the benefits system and experience of maximising housing benefit income and using Excel spreadsheets

* Experience of working within a team and achieving strong and effective relationships with others in order to achieve organisational aims and objectives

* Experience of using a variety of engagement skills with clients

* Knowledge of Health and Safety, and the implications of this in the working environment

Candidates should confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the successful 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 registered on the DBS update service or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

* 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