3 jobs found in Folkestone

Purpose This role comprises two parts, and the Activities and Befriending Coordinator is expected to: Support clients, especially those in Hamlet House, soon to be opened as a 17-bed house for people experiencing homelessness. This support will be through meaningful activities, life skills, and support groups that help them progress in their recovery. Plan and introduce a befriending service to support Hamlet House residents in overcoming social isolation, building their confidence, and promoting their integration into the community. Main duties Activities and Support Groups Transform our existing breakfast and social club for vulnerable and homeless people into a vibrant, safe, and welcoming space by planning and delivering a diverse range of support groups and meaningful activities (e.g., life skills (cooking, gardening), mental health, substance misuse, literacy, and return-to-work sessions) tailored to meet the residents’ needs. You will engage with Hamlet House...

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Specialist Support Worker to work with one of our Housing Association clients. What the Job Will be doing * Managing a caseload of customers with complex and multiple support needs, delivering tailored, person-centred support. * Carrying out strengths-based assessments, risk assessments and developing outcome-focused support plans. * Supporting customers to sustain their tenancies and prevent homelessness through early intervention and practical support. * Working proactively with customers experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping, poor mental health, substance misuse and social exclusion. * Providing advice and support around welfare benefits, budgeting, financial wellbeing and income maximisation. * Supporting customers to access healthcare, mental health services, substance misuse services, education, training and employment opportunities. * Conducting home visits, outreach work and community-based...

Housing Advice Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Domestic Abuse Social Care Service in Kent. £27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week on a 1 year FTC. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light CardAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother. Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the risks associated with that. Supporting key customers to set...