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Contract to start ASAP
Duration: 14 weeks with a possible extension.
Full job descriptionAssessment and Move-On Worker – Housing
London Borough of Haringey
Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary – 14-week contract, ending 7 February 2027
Help People Move Away from Homelessness and Towards Stable Accommodation
We're recruiting a compassionate and proactive Assessment and Move-On Worker to support the London Borough of Haringey. The supplied address is the location of Osborne Grove, which the council identifies as a night shelter and assessment centre supporting people experiencing rough sleeping. minutes.haringey.gov.uk
You'll bring a patient, practical and non-judgemental approach, helping individuals identify their priorities and take achievable steps towards more settled accommodation.
About the Role
As Assessment and Move-On Worker, you'll assess individual circumstances, develop action plans and pursue suitable housing options. Haringey's published role profile combines assessment, housing advice and support to overcome barriers to moving on. Haringey Jobs London
The role requires empathy, sound judgement and the ability to maintain professional boundaries while supporting people through difficult circumstances.
What you'll be doing:
- Completing individual assessments, identifying housing needs, personal circumstances and barriers to securing accommodation.
- Developing and reviewing action plans, agreeing priorities and tracking progress towards suitable move-on options.
- Providing housing and welfare benefits information, referring complex enquiries for specialist advice where appropriate.
- Progressing accommodation options within agreed timescales, following up outstanding information and addressing obstacles to moving on. These responsibilities reflect the council's published assessment and move-on profile. Haringey Jobs London
- Working with accommodation staff, housing colleagues and external partners, coordinating support and maintaining constructive communication.
- Supporting independence and wellbeing, helping individuals build confidence and engage with appropriate services.
- Recognising and escalating safeguarding concerns, following procedures and seeking guidance when needed.
- Handling challenging situations professionally, using clear communication and maintaining a respectful, person-centred approach. These proposed duties also draw on Haringey's related accommodation-support role information. Haringey Jobs London
Requirements
We're looking for an empathetic, organised and resilient individual who can build trust while maintaining a clear focus on practical outcomes.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience supporting people experiencing homelessness, including helping them access accommodation.
- Knowledge of housing-related issues, welfare benefits and safeguarding.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and record-keeping skills. These are reflected in Haringey's published role criteria. Haringey Jobs London
- Ability to build positive relationships, work collaboratively and respond professionally to difficult situations.
- A commitment to supporting individual goals, respecting different backgrounds, needs and circumstances. Haringey Jobs London
- Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and follow through on agreed actions.
- Eligibility to work in the UK and the ability to provide employment references and complete the required pre-employment checks.
Why Apply
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people experiencing homelessness.
- Varied work combining assessment, practical support and partnership working.
- A 14-week temporary opportunity offering £25.93 per hour umbrella.
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
Benefits are subject to confirmation of agency and payroll arrangements and individual eligibility.
Additional Information
Client: London Borough of Haringey
Job Title: Assessment and Move-On Worker – Housing
Location: 16 Upper Tollington Park, Finsbury Park, London, Greater London, N4 3EL
Working Arrangement: The published role includes evening, weekend and public-holiday flexibility. The exact rota for this temporary assignment must be confirmed. Haringey Jobs London
Start Date: 2 November 2026
End Date: 7 February 2027
Contract Duration: 14 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
Positions Available: 1
Driving Required: Any driving, travel or vehicle-access requirements are to be confirmed.
Pay Rate: £25.93 per hour — Umbrella
IR35: Status to be confirmed.
DBS: Required checks and level to be confirmed by the council.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £25.93 per hour — Umbrella
Application question(s):
- Please outline your relevant housing or homelessness-support experience.
- Describe a challenging case you helped progress and the outcome achieved, without including identifying information.
- Please confirm your current location, availability to start on 2 November 2026 and availability for shift work.
Experience:
Homelessness support, supported accommodation or relevant housing casework experience preferred. Please outline your responsibilities and examples of outcomes you have helped individuals achieve.
Qualifications:
Relevant housing, support-work or safeguarding training would be advantageous. Any mandatory qualifications are to be confirmed by the council.
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom — right to work required.
Disclaimer: On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify iWork Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.
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