Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Worker
Manchester, M24
3 Months
35 hours
£16.69 LTD / £14.23 PAYE (inc hol)
Are you an experienced Housing Support Worker looking for a new opportunity? Join a leading charity in Manchester (M24) and make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable adults with substance misuse issues or offending backgrounds.

THE ROLE
As a Housing Support Worker, you will provide vital support to individuals in the community, helping them to stabilise their lives and work towards independence.

• Support individuals with housing-related issues, including tenancy management and securing accommodation


• Engage with external agencies, including probation services and health professionals, to provide holistic support


• Assist service users in accessing education, training, and employment opportunities


• Conduct risk assessments and develop tailored support plans


• Maintain regular contact with service users to monitor progress and provide guidance


• Promote independence by assisting with life skills such as budgeting and daily living tasks


• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with contractual and organisational requirements

THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, supporting vulnerable adults within a housing or community setting.

• Experience working with individuals with substance misuse issues and/or an offending background


• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk assessments


• Ability to liaise effectively with external agencies and multi-disciplinary teams


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Experience in maintaining accurate records and adhering to data protection policies

THE CONTRACT

• 40 hours per week (35 paid, 5 unpaid lunch)


• Rota basis between 8AM - 8PM, including some weekend work


• 3-month contract with potential temp-to-perm opportunity


• £16.69 per hour LTD / £14.23 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)

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!