Assessment and Reconnection Worker

Assessment and Reconnection WorkerDo you have a passion for supporting people to rebuild their lives? Corus Consultancy is hiring Assessment and Reconnection Workers to join our excellent team in West London. The West London LIFE service is a large multi-site supported accommodation project with a staff team of 31 supporting 86 clients, covering specialisms such as homelessness, substance use and mental health. This is an exciting opportunity to join our new Assessment Hub team at Apple Tree Cottage, providing rapid assessment and support into appropriate accommodation over a 28-day period. You will ensure clients at risk of rough sleeping and homelessness are directed to services suitable for their immediate, medium and longer-term needs. In this role you will: • Work with clients on their road to recovery by identifying their needs, helping them access appropriate support and securing suitable accommodation. • Provide thorough housing eligibility assessments and support-needs assessments. • Offer dynamic support to identify suitable accommodation and help clients obtain it. • Carry out some housing management responsibilities to ensure safe, high-quality service delivery. About youTo succeed in this highly rewarding role, you would benefit from: • An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people - including lived experience of homelessness. • A creative and dynamic approach, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships and negotiate with a wide range of partners. • The ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage a varied workload with multiple priorities. • Knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of people experiencing homelessness. Above all, we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.