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 (url removed) or call (phone number removed) 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
