Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Worker
Preston
Independent Living Service
Permanent Contract
Full Time
£23,000 per year

We are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker on behalf of a Housing Association in Preston.

This role involves providing high-quality support to individuals, promoting independence, and ensuring a safe and well-maintained living environment.

THE ROLE
As a Housing Support Worker, you will provide tailored support to individuals, working in a person-centred manner to meet a range of needs.
Key responsibilities include:



  • Supporting individuals with daily living tasks such as medication prompts, budgeting, and attending appointments.

  • Working closely with individuals facing high levels of drug and alcohol dependency.

  • Monitoring and promoting safeguarding practices, raising concerns as necessary.

  • Liaising with external professionals and agencies to address tenant needs.

  • Inspecting and maintaining properties to ensure safety and readiness for new tenants.

  • Addressing neighbour disputes and tenancy issues with the Housing Officer or Manager.

  • Participating in training and team meetings to improve service delivery.



THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, working with vulnerable individuals in a housing-related capacity.
We are looking for someone who has:



  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection (GDPR).

  • Experience in property maintenance or housing management.

  • The ability to work flexibly under pressure and to deadlines.

  • A caring, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach.



THE CONTRACT



  • Full-Time, Monday to Friday.

  • Permanent Contract.

  • £23,000.00 per year, plus benefits.



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 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!




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