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Housing Support Worker

Service Care Solutions - Housing
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR4 0AS, England

Salary

£23,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Housing Support Worker position is available with a Housing Association in Preston offering a permanent, full-time contract.
  • The role requires providing high-quality support to individuals, promoting their independence, and ensuring a safe living environment.
  • Key responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, supporting individuals with substance dependencies, and liaising with external professionals.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and knowledge of confidentiality and data protection.
  • The salary for this position is £23,000.00 per year, and applicants should have relevant experience working with vulnerable individuals.
Housing Support WorkerPrestonIndependent Living ServicePermanent ContractFull Time£23,000.00 per yearWe are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker on behalf of a Housing Association in Preston. This role involves providing high-quality support to individuals, promoting independence, and ensuring a safe and well-maintained living environment.THE ROLEAs a Housing Support Worker, you will provide tailored support to individuals, working in a person-centred manner to meet a range of needs.Key responsibilities include:
  • Supporting individuals with daily living tasks such as medication prompts, budgeting, and attending appointments.
  • Working closely with individuals facing high levels of drug and alcohol dependency.
  • Monitoring and promoting safeguarding practices, raising concerns as necessary.
  • Liaising with external professionals and agencies to address tenant needs.
  • Inspecting and maintaining properties to ensure safety and readiness for new tenants.
  • Addressing neighbour disputes and tenancy issues with the Housing Officer or Manager.
  • Participating in training and team meetings to improve service delivery.
THE CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, working with vulnerable individuals in a housing-related capacity.We are looking for someone who has:
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection (GDPR).
  • Experience in property maintenance or housing management.
  • The ability to work flexibly under pressure and to deadlines.
  • A caring, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach.
THE CONTRACT
  • Full-Time, Monday to Friday.
  • Permanent Contract.
  • £23,000.00 per year, plus benefits.
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.