Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Worker
Newbury, RG14
Young Parents' Service
12 Weeks Temp to Perm
21 Hours P/W
£16.50 to £19.97 LTD / £14.07 to £17.02 PAYE (inc hol)
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young parents and individuals? We are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to join a dedicated team, providing crucial housing and support services for individuals aged 16-24 in Newbury.

THE ROLE:
As a Housing Support Worker, your primary responsibility will be to serve as a keyworker, empowering young people to build independence and self-sufficiency while ensuring safety and well-being.

• Assess client referrals and engage using a person-centred approach.


• Conduct health and safety inspections and promptly report maintenance issues.


• Provide ongoing support by regularly reviewing Independent Living Plans and Risk Assessments.


• Liaise with partner agencies and stakeholders to ensure wraparound support.


• Manage tenancy arrangements and ensure clients are aware of their rights and responsibilities.


• Coordinate safeguarding actions and attend relevant meetings.


• Deliver person-centred support to young people with diverse challenges, such as mental health or substance misuse.

THE CANDIDATE:
We are seeking candidates who have experience in similar support or customer-facing roles, with transferable skills to work with young people.

• Experience working with individuals aged 16-24 or young parents.


• Ability to make decisions and take initiative.


• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and supported living environments.


• Understanding of safeguarding and risk management processes.


• Strong communication, administration, and IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.

THE CONTRACT:

• 21 hours per week


• 12 weeks temp to perm


• Early (7:30-15:30) and Late (12:30-20:30) shifts


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


• £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 on 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!