Housing Support Worker (Female)

Housing Support Worker (Female)
Oxford
Young Parents' Service
12 Month FTC
35 Hours per week
£16.50 to £19.97 LTD / £14.07 to £17.02 PAYE (inc hol)

We are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker (Female) to join a committed team supporting young people aged 16-24 in our Oxfordshire-based scheme.

You will work closely with residents, helping them achieve independence and transition to independent living.

THE ROLE
As a Housing Support Worker, you will be a keyworker for young people, ensuring they have the resources and guidance to succeed.

• Assess new tenants and allocate beds per procedure


• Provide tenancy support and advice to residents


• Conduct room checks and ensure minimal voids


• Ensure tenancies are maintained and upheld


• Carry out risk assessments and work with external agencies as required


• Promote resident participation in decisions affecting them


• Conduct health and safety checks and report maintenance issues

THE CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone with experience in a similar customer-facing role, working with diverse groups to support housing and health outcomes.

• Experience motivating individuals with complex issues such as substance misuse or mental health challenges


• Knowledge of Universal Credit, Housing Benefits, and relevant support agencies


• Ability to manage risks and work with external partners to ensure safety


• Flexible approach, participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota


• Full driving license and access to a car essential (45p per mile reimbursement for business travel)

THE CONTRACT

• 35 hours per week, 09:00 to 17:00


• Out-of-hours on-call rota, 1 week every 4 weeks (additional payment on top of salary)


• 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave


• £16.50 to £19.97 per hour LTD / £14.07 to £17.02 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!