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Housing Support Worker London, SW8

Service Care Solutions - Housing
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£15.45 - £13.17 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A National Charity is seeking a Housing Support Worker in London, SW8, for a 3-month contract at 35 hours per week.
  • The position offers a salary of £15.45 per hour (LTD) or £13.17 per hour (PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay).
  • Candidates must have previous experience in a similar housing support role, particularly with vulnerable individuals.
  • Key responsibilities include managing a caseload, supporting clients with welfare benefits, and ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements.
  • The role involves collaboration with various agencies to assist service users in achieving independent living.
Housing Support WorkerLondon, SW8 4LT3 Months35 hours£15.45 LTD / £13.17 PAYE (inc hol)A National Charity is looking for a dedicated Housing Support Worker to join their team in London, SW8, providing housing-related support to service users while managing tenancies effectively.THE ROLE As a Housing Support Worker, you will provide tailored support to individuals, helping them sustain tenancies, access essential services, and work towards independent living. Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing a caseload of 5-6 service users per week, ensuring clear and accurate record-keeping.
  • Supporting clients with housing and welfare benefit claims to maximize rent collection and minimize arrears.
  • Addressing maintenance issues in properties and following up as required.
  • Working closely with probation services, GPs, mental health teams, and other support agencies.
  • Developing and implementing effective support and safety plans, ensuring progress is recorded and reviewed.
  • Assisting service users in developing life skills, including domestic tasks and independent living skills.
  • Ensuring compliance with tenancy and support agreements, taking appropriate action in cases of non-compliance.
THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar housing support role, working with vulnerable individuals. You will also have:
  • Experience in tenancy sustainment and housing management.
  • Knowledge of welfare benefits and rent collection processes.
  • The ability to build effective relationships with external agencies and service users.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to keep detailed and accurate records.
  • A proactive approach to resolving housing-related issues and supporting service users towards independence.
THE CONTRACT
  • 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
  • 3-month contract, with potential for a temp-to-perm opportunity
  • £15.45 per hour (LTD) / £13.17 per hour (PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay)
HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to .uk 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!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.