Floating Support Worker

About the role

This temporary, full‑time position is based in Vauxhall, London, offering a hybrid working pattern (three days onsite, two days remote). You will provide floating support to up to 27 clients, helping them maintain tenancy, develop independent living skills, and transition to permanent accommodation.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of up to 27 key clients and conduct regular support sessions to create and review personalised support plans.
• Produce comprehensive risk assessments and risk‑management plans.
• Provide housing advice, advocate for client rights, and support tenancy sustainment.
• Assist clients with daily living skills, bill and household management, and preparation for moving to new accommodation.
• Liaise with City Council housing pathways, landlords, and external agencies to maximise resources and funding.
• Identify, report, and follow up safeguarding concerns.
• Support clients in accessing education, training, work, and community activities.
• Cover office duties, including drop‑in services and accurate database recording.

Required profile

• Proven experience in floating support work.
• Understanding of issues such as substance use, mental and physical health, dual diagnosis, challenging behaviour, risk of homelessness, offending, antisocial behaviour, social isolation, and domestic violence.
• Ability to work independently, including lone working situations.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external partners.

Required skills