Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Worker
Salary: 24,000 (pro rata)
Location: Burton Upon Trent - Across 3 sites
Hours: 24 hours per week, between 8am-6pm
Shift Pattern: Across 3/4 days (Monday-Sunday)
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time

Are you looking for a new role that will give you a sense of achievement?
I am looking for someone who has a keen interest in supporting people who are at risk of becoming homeless. You will become part of an amazing team who will support the service users in their journey to allow them to live independently and re-engage within the community. If this sounds like the role for you, I would love to hear from YOU today!

I am in partnership and collaborating with a fantastic national client who are a registered care and support charity, who specialise in delivering homes, services, and innovation for the most disadvantaged communities in the country and provide support to vulnerable adults. They provide the very best service, and they would love your help to continue that process.

What's in it for YOU?
For your hard work and commitment, you will be paid a salary between 24,000 (pro rata), and will be entitled to a very desirable employee package, which includes 24 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, birthday off, ongoing training, and massive opportunities for progression.

Overview of the Role
I am looking for a part-time Housing Support Worker to provide person centred support to service users, reporting any safeguarding concerns in line with policies and procedures. To support service users with life skills and empower them to make a positive contribution to society and become self-sufficient; this includes recording case studies that reflect achievements of outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Completing and following clear risk assessments, and adhering to the organisations Health and Safety Policy, maintaining accurate records in line with the requirements (including detailed support plans, risk assessments and regular checks)
Support service users with their tenancies
Support service users who struggle with their vulnerabilities

Required Skills, Experience, & Knowledge
Experience supporting people sustain their tenancies
Experience working with vulnerable people who have been subject to homelessness & substance misuse
Transferable skills which could enable you to support vulnerable adults who are at risk of homelessness

Is your current role related?
If you work with ex-offenders, or supporting those at risk of re-offending, or if you work with young people or young adults who have experience of gang violence, or are care leavers, please do apply!

Interview Process
1st Stage - Shortlisting & Pre-Screening
In this stage I will review your CV. Should you be successful, I will invite you for a telephone conversation, where will discuss your right to work, work history, suitability for the role, and any questions you may have.

2nd Stage - Formal Interview
In this stage, you will have a formal interview with the hiring manager, which you will be well prepared for.

If successful, you will be required to have a current DBS on the update service, eligibility of right to work, and your start date will be subject to sufficient references.

If you want to help make a difference to service users and also your career, click 'apply now', or for more information call Samuel on (phone number removed)