Housing Support Worker
Job Title: Housing Support Worker
Location: Derby
DBS Level: Enhanced Adult
Who are the Service Users: Details of service users will be provided upon confirmation of location.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Shift pattern - Monday - Friday 8am-4pm / 2pm - 10pm, 1 Saturday a month
Car Driver Needed: Yes
Own Vehicle Needed: Yes
Do They Have Valid Business Insurance? Yes
Main Duties of the Role:
- Plan and deliver effective support and safety plans with the service user, referring to specialist agencies as required.
- Ensure that properties are always adequately equipped, maintained, furnished, and cleaned to provide a safe and comfortable environment.
- Support residents to understand responsibilities that will help them keep their tenancy and secure future accommodation.
- Empower and motivate service users to identify and achieve their desired outcomes, fostering independence and self-reliance.
- Develop move-on plans with service users at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for their future housing needs.
Experience:
- Previous experience working in a similar housing support role, preferably within a supported housing or homeless accommodation setting.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and experience in implementing support and safety plans for vulnerable individuals.
- Familiarity with referring service users to specialist agencies and resources as required, such as mental health services, substance abuse programs, or employment support services.
- Ability to maintain properties to a high standard, including basic maintenance tasks and ensuring that they are adequately furnished and equipped.
- Experience in supporting individuals to understand their tenancy responsibilities and to develop the skills necessary for maintaining successful tenancies.
Additional Details:
Lone working may be required.
Working from home may be permitted.
Expected to oversee 3-4 properties.
- Rate: Up to £16 per hour
- Location: Derby, England
- Type: Contract
- Industry: Property
- Recruiter: Service Care Solutions Ltd
- Contact: Connor Sarginson
- Tel: 01772 208966
- Fax: 01772 471473
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2024-04-02 15:23:40 -
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