Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Worker

Blackburn

20 hours pw

Temporary - Permanent

16.50 Umbrella ph

Our client, a social housing provider in Blackburn is looking for a Housing Support Worker to work within their Young Persons Foyer on a temporary to permanent basis

Responsibilities of the Housing Support Worker include:

• Managing a caseload of around 12 clients aged 16- 25 years
• Liaising with Local Authorities housing teams surrounding new applications
• Supporting in the maintenance of the client waiting list
• Assessing new clients support needs
• Ensuring clients understand, and abide by their tenancy agreements
• Enabling clients to access employment, education and training opportunities
• Safeguarding clients and reporting any concerns
• Monitoring tenants rent accounts and supporting them to maximise their income
• Promoting clients to live independently and build lasting life skills

Essential criteria of the Housing Support Worker include:

• Enhanced DBS
• Experience within a similar supported living environment