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Housing Support Worker

Service Care Solutions - Housing
Posted 21 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Witney, Oxfordshire OX281AJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A housing association is seeking a Housing Support Worker for their Female only services in Oxford and Witney, offering a 12-week temp to perm contract.
  • The role involves supporting young parents in maintaining their tenancies and achieving personal goals, with responsibilities including health and safety checks and advising on tenancy management.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a customer-facing role, ideally with experience in motivating individuals facing complex issues.
  • The position requires a driving license and access to a vehicle, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • The salary for this role is £18.89 LTD or £16.10 PAYE, and candidates should have relevant experience to apply.

Housing Support WorkerOxford / WitneyYoung 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 services in Oxford and Whitney. 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)
  • Role includes work in Oxford and Witney
  • 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 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.