Floating Support Worker


Company:	Central Recruitment Services Ltd.
Salary:	£16.69
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW8 2LN
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	16 Jul 2026
Closing date:	15 Aug 2026

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Summary

Central Recruitment is working with a London-based charity dedicated to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals in rebuilding their lives.

Our client is recruiting a Floating Support Worker to support clients across London. The service provides flexible, housing-related support to help individuals maintain their independence and sustain their accommodation, regardless of tenure type.

• 37.5 hours per week

• Monday - Friday

• Shifts: Between 08:00 - 18:00 (core hours 10:00 - 16:00)

• Temporary: approx. 2 months

• £16.69 per hour (£14.89 per hour, with £1.80 holiday pay)

Please note: This is a hybrid role. You will be based from the Vauxhall office and work across the community, supporting clients in their own homes. The role involves lone working and requires a minimum of 3 days per week working in the community.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Manage a caseload of up to 27 clients, delivering regular key work sessions and reviewing support plans

• Complete comprehensive risk assessments and risk management plans

• Provide housing advice, tenancy support and advocacy where required

• Support clients to develop independent living, budgeting and household management skills

• Assist clients moving into permanent accommodation, including property bids, viewings and resettlement

• Liaise with local authority housing teams and landlords

• Identify, report and follow up safeguarding concerns and incidents

• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to maximise support and resources

• Support clients to access community activities that promote independence

• Help clients access education, training and employment opportunities

• Contribute to office duties and the drop-in service

• Maintain accurate client records in line with policies and procedures

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience of floating support

• Experience supporting people with complex needs, including mental health, substance use, homelessness and offending

• Understanding of budgeting, benefits, rent arrears and housing options

• Experience providing person-centred support to vulnerable clients with complex needs

• Ability to complete high-quality needs assessments and risk management plans

• Ability to liaise effectively with partner agencies and service providers

• Good understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment

• Ability to work within a strengths- and recovery-based approach to promote independence

• Competent IT skills, including accurate record keeping, emails and report writing

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 either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, 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.

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