Housing Support Worker (Female)

Housing Support Worker (Female)
Surrey (Guildford, Woking & Waverley)
Supported Housing Scheme
12 Month Contract
35 Hours per week
£16.50 to £19.97 LTD / £14.07 to £17.02 PAYE (inc hol)

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Join a dynamic Housing Association supporting unaccompanied asylum seekers aged 18+ with no recourse to public funds, helping them live safely, happily, and independently.

THE ROLE
You will play a key role in providing flexible housing-related support to enable service users to develop essential life skills and transition into independent accommodation.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and allocate housing for new tenants following procedures.


• Provide tenants with advice and information to help them maintain their tenancy.


• Conduct room checks and follow housekeeping procedures to minimize vacancies.


• Ensure tenancies are upheld and support residents in meeting their obligations.


• Conduct risk assessments and coordinate with external agencies when needed.


• Encourage resident participation and provide advice on decision-making.


• Perform health and safety checks and manage building facilities.

THE CANDIDATE
We are seeking individuals with the right attitude and transferable skills to make a real impact in this role.

Previous experience in a similar sector is not essential, but you should have the following:

• Experience working in customer-facing roles, supporting diverse client groups.


• Motivation and communication skills to engage and support vulnerable people.


• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.


• Full UK driving license and access to a car insured for business use.


• Flexibility to work across similar services within a reasonable distance from your main base.

THE CONTRACT

• 35 hours per week, 09:00 to 17:00 (On-call rota, phone only, unless emergency).


• 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a secondment, with the potential to become permanent.


• Pay range: £16.50 to £19.97 per hour LTD, £14.07 to £17.02 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday).

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 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!