We are currently working in partnership with an award-winning reputable homeless charity, who are looking to appoint an Employment Support Worker on a 1 month rolling contract.

This will be a temporary position based in South London, of 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm. The position is due to start immediately and pays £21.65 via Umbrella or £18.45 PAYE.

The ideal candidate will have excellent IT skills, excellent written English and experience working with vulnerable adults or homeless clients. They will also hold an enhanced DBS taken out in the last 3 years.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a caseload of roughly 15-20 clients who have low – medium mental health needs in getting back into work and advising how they can improve their skillets

• Advising on employment welfare and benefits

• Assisting clients to write their CVs and apply for jobs

• Providing regular coaching sessions, mentoring, careers advice and guidance

• Supporting local residents with mental health needs to find and sustain employment

Experience required:

• IT skills, strong written English

• Recruitment/ Employment advisor

• Experience working with vulnerable adults / homeless clients / clients with learning disabilities / mental health needs

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strong communication

• Good organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team

• Risk assessment and management

• Experience of supporting vulnerable people or groups

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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