Housing Support Worker
Essex
Homeless Service
12 Weeks, Temp to Perm
36 Hours per Week
£18.00 to £18.00 LTD / £15.35 to £15.35 PAYE (inc hol)
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Housing Support Worker in Essex to provide housing-related support to vulnerable individuals, promoting independence and achieving successful move-on outcomes. This temporary position offers the potential to transition into a permanent role.
THE ROLE:
As a Housing Support Worker, your primary responsibility will be to engage with service users, implement effective support plans, and maintain properties to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
Engage with referral agencies to generate referrals for the service.
Plan and deliver effective support and safety plans with service users.
Ensure properties are adequately equipped, maintained, and furnished.
Issue correct tenure and support agreements, ensuring compliance from service users.
Empower and motivate service users to achieve desired outcomes.
Maintain regular contact with service users according to service requirements.
Maximize rent collection and minimize rent arrears in line with targets.
THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, along with a valid driver’s license, their own vehicle, and enhanced DBS certification for working with adults.
Additional Requirements:
Previous experience in housing support.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage lone working situations.
Ability to assess service users’ needs and risks.
Knowledge of maintaining up-to-date records and producing reports.
THE CONTRACT:
40 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM / 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (1 Saturday a month)
12 Weeks, Temp to Perm
Pay rate: £18.00 LTD / £15.35 PAYE (inc. 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 vacancy i
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 vacancy in more detail. (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy i
If this role is not for you but you know someone who might be interested, please pass on their details. We offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate
