Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Project Worker, to work in the Hammersmith & Fulham area. The day centre supports people that are on low income, homeless and/or vulnerable to mental health issues. The service provides a drop in space where people's basic needs can be met (such as providing a space to shower, do laundry and have something to eat).

The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM. Temporary cover is required for approximately 1 - 2 months. The pay rate for this role is £15.64 per hour, with £2.68 holiday pay, totalling £18.32 per hour.

In this position, you will be expected to;

* Set up the drop-in each day, ensuring toiletries are in the shower, toilet rolls in loos, laundry is completed and the project is ready to open

* Jointly lead and participate in the daily operations of the Drop-in/Café

* Provide an outreach service to encourage continuing participation in the services we offer

* Manage numbers utilising the drop-in and ensure we can safely evacuate at all times

* Provide accurate and confidential advice and information to guests with referrals to other agencies as appropriate and act as an advocate for guests with other agencies

* Provide one-to-one key work sessions for guests who desire such support. Casework typically revolves around benefits, Personal Independence Appeals, Housing Applications or assisting guests to look for employment

* Facilitate well-being groups and activities for our guests. These are varied and include Art, Women's Group, trips out, sport etc.

* Monitor the clothing cupboard and ensure that we have enough stock of items to give out to rough sleepers. Use In Kind Direct and Nextdoor to ensure this

* Undertake Health and Safety checks and deal with all maintenance issues

* Work with the Chef to ensure that all Food Hygiene Regulations are met and to cover the kitchen when required

* Order supplies as required and ensure we do not run out of supplies of essential products such as toilet paper, laundry powder etc.

* Be responsible for the budgets of the Drop-In/Café (foodstuffs, outings and activities)

* Process petty cash and payments in accordance with the projects policies and procedures

* Keep full and appropriate records including; guests attendance and information, client files, incidents and accidents and attendance of all tutors, sessional and locum workers

* Assist with washing up, helping serve meals and cleaning the kitchen at end of the day

To apply for this role, you must have;

* Experience of working with and understanding of the challenges faced by people who are homeless or living with mental health issues

* Experience working in a day centre and engaging directly with service users

* Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and working with vulnerable people to achieve positive outcomes

* Experience of supporting service users to carry out tasks such as budgeting, calculating benefit entitlements and housing applications

* Experience advocating on behalf of service users

Candidates should confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start on Monday 21st July.

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Current valid right to work in the UK

* Minimum 12 months' of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

* A fully enhanced DBS registered on the DBS update service or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position