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We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Housing Support Worker in Liverpool on a temp to perm basis, working 40 hours per week and hourly rates up to £14.50 per hour. This is a hybrid position, so you will be able to manage your diary accordingly to work from home, with mileage paid when travelling at 45p per mile.
Your new role
- Working with low to medium risk prison leavers who are eligible for home detention or bail, providing housing & tenancy support, advice and guidance
- Carrying out assessments of need and risk, creating individual support plans with motivating and achievable outcomes to encourage independent living and make positive lifestyle choices in the future.
- Assisting with housing applications, rent payments and Housing Benefit claims
- Ensuring properties meet Decent Homes Standard, addressing any maintenance issues and logging repairs
- Carrying out property inspections and identifying any issues
- Managing low level Anti-Social Behaviour and breaches of tenancy
- Working in partnership with various external agencies and stakeholders such as Probation services, Court Staff, Police, Benefit agencies, mental health teams and drug & alcohol services
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience of working in a similar role/setting providing housing management to vulnerable customers with an understanding of housing legislation and best practice
- Knowledge and understanding of the Welfare Benefit system and ability to assist with housing applications
- Resilience and flexibility
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Driving licence with access to own vehicle with valid business insurance
What you'll get in return
- Temp to perm opportunity
- Full time contract
- Weekly pay whilst on temp with hourly rates up to £14.50 per hour
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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