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To apply, please visit www.lincoln.gov.uk/jobs and complete our application form.(Please note City of Lincoln Council do not accept CVs)The Rough Sleeping Project Team works to prevent and relieve rough sleeping. The starting point for many of those we work with begins when they have been found sleeping rough within the city.As a Street Outreach Support Worker, you will be working with those most vulnerable to provide support to end their homelessness and begin the housing journey. This roles requires work outside normal working hours, a caring nature and a drive to help others. If you have experience of working in the homeless sector we would be keen to hear from you.Key Responsibilities:To offer direct support to people, helping them to exit a street lifestyle as quickly and safely as possibleTo support to maintain and develop effective partnerships with other agencies.Work with people offering supported opportunities for them to improve their quality of life, develop their skills and make decisions about theAct as individual ‘Keyworker’ to a group of identified people, takingresponsibility and acting as lead contact with other services for the co- ordination and delivery of their support, providing general practical and emotional support to people in order to promote their independence and recovery responding appropriately to chaotic and challenging behaviour to promote the well-being of people we support.Identify the support needs of individual by assessment, including risk assessment.Facilitate regular consultation and action to enable people to make decisions concerning their resettlement options with a view to independence.Assist in arranging appointments with the relevant professionals.This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 18 monthsSalary: £25,097.00-£27,542.00 per yearBenefits:Company pensionCycle to work schemeEmployee discountFlexitimeHealth & wellbeing programmeSchedule:FlexitimeMonday to FridayWork Location: In personApplication deadline: 22/09/2023