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Housing Support Worker (Female)Surrey (Guildford, Woking & Waverley)Supported Housing Scheme12 Month Contract35 Hours per week£16.50 to £19.97 LTD / £14.07 to £17.02 PAYE (inc hol)Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Join a dynamic Housing Association supporting unaccompanied asylum seekers aged 18+ with no recourse to public funds, helping them live safely, happily, and independently.THE ROLEYou will play a key role in providing flexible housing-related support to enable service users to develop essential life skills and transition into independent accommodation.Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and allocate housing for new tenants following procedures.
- Provide tenants with advice and information to help them maintain their tenancy.
- Conduct room checks and follow housekeeping procedures to minimize vacancies.
- Ensure tenancies are upheld and support residents in meeting their obligations.
- Conduct risk assessments and coordinate with external agencies when needed.
- Encourage resident participation and provide advice on decision-making.
- Perform health and safety checks and manage building facilities.
THE CANDIDATEWe are seeking individuals with the right attitude and transferable skills to make a real impact in this role. Previous experience in a similar sector is not essential, but you should have the following:
- Experience working in customer-facing roles, supporting diverse client groups.
- Motivation and communication skills to engage and support vulnerable people.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Full UK driving license and access to a car insured for business use.
- Flexibility to work across similar services within a reasonable distance from your main base.
THE CONTRACT
- 35 hours per week, 09:00 to 17:00 (On-call rota, phone only, unless emergency).
- 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a secondment, with the potential to become permanent.
- Pay range: £16.50 to £19.97 per hour LTD, £14.07 to £17.02 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday).
HOW TO APPLYTo apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to or call 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!
