Housing Support Worker
Housing Support Worker
Sunderland/Newcastle
Social Justice Charity - Ex Offenders
3 Month (Possibility for Extension)
35 hours (paid), 5 hours lunch (unpaid) Mon - Fri 0900-1700, one Saturday every 4/5 weeks and one 2-10pm shift every 4/5 weeks
Hybrid
Enhanced DBS Essential, as is driving and ability to use vehicle for business purposes
We are recruiting a Support Worker for a respected Social Justice Charity in Lancashire.
This role involves providing housing-related support to vulnerable individuals, helping them achieve independence and secure long-term accommodation.
You'll be looking after 4-6 properties in the Sunderland & Newcastle areas.
THE ROLE
As a Support Worker, you will deliver tailored support plans and manage housing services for service users to ensure positive outcomes and successful transitions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing support plans to meet service user needs.
- Engaging with referral agencies to generate service referrals.
- Supporting service users with practical tasks and life skills development.
- Ensuring properties are adequately maintained and re-let promptly.
- Maximizing rent collection and managing welfare benefit claims.
- Collaborating with multi-agency partners to ensure holistic service delivery.
- Adhering to safeguarding and data protection protocols.
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar support role, working with vulnerable individuals in housing settings.
You should demonstrate:
- Experience managing housing-related support and tenancies.
- Strong communication and engagement skills with service users.
- Knowledge of welfare benefits and tenancy management.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with external agencies.
- Competency in maintaining accurate records and reporting outcomes.
THE CONTRACT
- 35 hours (paid), 5 hours lunch (unpaid) Mon - Fri 0800-2200, Saturdays expected as and when.
- 3 Month Contract (Likely to Extend).
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to alex.yates@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!
- Rate: Up to £13.72 per hour + PAYE
- Location: Sunderland, England
- Type: Contract
- Industry: Other
- Recruiter: Service Care Solutions Ltd
- Contact: Alex Yates
- Tel: 01772 208 966
- Fax: 01772 471473
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2024-08-20 12:38:47 -
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