Healthcare Navigator

Adecco are supporting a London Borough Council in a role as an Healthcare Navigator Job Title: Healthcare Navigator Location: East London Borough Contract Details: Temporary, Full Time Salary: £17.54 - £21.72 per hour About Our Client: Join our client, a London Borough Council, and play a crucial role in the resettlement of rough sleepers by providing specialist intervention and a multi-disciplinary approach. As a Healthcare Navigator, you will take a leading role in coordinating interventions and working closely with the existing Street Outreach Team and other partners. Benefits & Perks: Competitive hourly rate Temporary contract with full-time hours Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals in the community Access to training and development opportunities Supportive team environmentResponsibilities: Offering early intervention and ongoing support to prevent individuals with multiple and complex needs from returning to rough sleeping after hospital discharge. Supporting individuals with complex needs, such as rough sleeping, substance misuse, and physical and mental health needs Collaborating with caregivers, CPNs, and other facilities and services to address mental health concerns Coordinating access to general practitioner, dentist, specialist healthcare, substance misuse and detox programmes, and mental health services Providing advice and support related to welfare, debt, and budgeting Offering guidance and assistance in accessing training, education, employment opportunities, life skills, and independent living training Helping individuals rebuild social networks with family and friendsEssential: Experience in providing support to vulnerable individuals with complex needs, preferably within a housing or homelessness setting. Strong knowledge and understanding of housing and welfare rights. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently. A compassionate and non-judgmental approach to working with individuals facing challenging circumstances.Desirable: Experience dealing with safeguarding and health and well-being issues. Knowledge of local support services and agencies. Understanding of the causes and impacts of homelessness. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to housing and homelessness. How to apply: If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing homelessness and complex needs, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. Join our client's dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals in the London Borough. Apply today! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser