Housing Support WorkerRichmond, Surrey3 Months35 hours£16.95 LTD / £14.45 PAYE (inc hol)Are you passionate about supporting individuals to improve their well-being and achieve independence? A National Charity is seeking a Housing Support Worker in Richmond, Surrey, to work closely with service users, ensuring they receive the housing-related support they need to thrive.THE ROLE As a Housing Support Worker, you will support service users through tailored programs, assessments, and ongoing engagement to help them achieve positive outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

Engaging with referral agencies, third-sector organizations, and community groups to generate referrals for services.
Conducting initial assessments to evaluate service users' needs, risks, and suitability for the program.
Designing and delivering structured support plans, referring to specialist agencies as required.
Maintaining regular contact with service users, providing professional guidance and acting as a positive role model.
Conducting risk assessments and ensuring appropriate actions are taken for safety.
Encouraging service user participation in decision-making and service development.
Building relationships with external agencies to provide additional support for service users’ needs.

THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, supporting vulnerable individuals within a housing or social care setting. You will also have:

Experience conducting needs and risk assessments for service users.
Strong knowledge of housing support services and welfare benefits.
The ability to develop and implement support plans tailored to individual needs.
Experience working in partnership with external agencies and community groups.
Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.

THE CONTRACT

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
3-month contract, with potential for a temp-to-perm opportunity
£16.95 per hour (LTD) / £14.45 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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