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Housing Support Worker

Service Care Solutions - Housing
Posted a day ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A housing association in Oxford is seeking a Housing Support Worker for a 12-week temporary position that may become permanent.
  • The role involves supporting young parents in maintaining their tenancies and achieving personal goals, with responsibilities including health and safety checks and tenancy management advice.
  • Candidates should have experience in a customer-facing role, particularly with individuals facing complex issues, and be knowledgeable about housing benefits and safeguarding processes.
  • The position requires a driving license and access to a vehicle, with a salary of £18.89 LTD or £16.10 PAYE for a 35-hour work week.
  • Applicants should have prior experience, and interested individuals can apply by emailing their CV or calling for more information.
Housing Support WorkerOxfordYoung Parents' Service12 Weeks, Temp to Perm35 Hours per week£18.89 LTD / £16.10 PAYEA housing association are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker within their Female only service in Oxford. This role is a fantastic opportunity to support young parents and help them on their journey toward independent living.THE ROLEAs a Housing Support Worker, you will provide essential support to young parents, helping them maintain their tenancies and achieve personal goals.Responsibilities include:
  • Promote independence and choice as a keyworker to residents
  • Conduct health and safety checks and report maintenance issues
  • Assess new tenants and allocate rooms based on procedures
  • Provide advice on tenancy management and housing benefits
  • Ensure room checks, void procedures, and minimal void periods
  • Conduct risk assessments and liaise with partner agencies
  • Facilitate user participation and informed decision-making
THE CANDIDATEWe are looking for someone with previous experience in a customer-facing role and a genuine desire to help young people.The ideal candidate will have:
  • Experience motivating individuals with complex issues such as substance misuse or mental health challenges
  • Awareness of safeguarding processes
  • Knowledge of housing benefits, Universal Credit, and local support agencies
  • Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • You will need a driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
THE CONTRACT
  • 35 Hours Per Week, 09:00 to 17:00 (On-Call rota, phone only, unless an emergency)
  • 12 Weeks, Temp to Perm
  • £18.89 LTD / £16.10 PAYE, inclusive of holiday
HOW TO APPLYTo 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.