Supported Housing Worker

Ashberry Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Casual (Ad-Hoc) Housing Support Worker to assist clients in crisis situations, particularly those who are homeless or facing housing issues. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in the housing support sector, a passion for helping vulnerable individuals, and knowledge of housing management tasks. This part-time role involves working at a day centre, ensuring clients adhere to tenancy agreements, and maintaining accurate communication records. Flexibility in work hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the housing support work sector.
• Proven track record of providing information and guidance to clients.
• Knowledge of basic housing management tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in housing and family crisis.
• Maintain Health and Safety records.
• Work in a day centre for homeless and vulnerable adults.

Skills

Experience in housing support

Passion for helping vulnerable people

Knowledge of benefits system

Education

NVQ level 2 or above

Job description

CASUAL (AD-HOC) HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER

• To support Clients in housing/family crisis
• To support clients who are homeless or in tenancies with housing issues or personal issues with health etc.
• To work in a day centre for homeless and vulnerable adults where they offer showering, food and launder facilities.
• Develop links with the local community
• Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records
• Supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education and training
• Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up-to-date
• To be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures
• To ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement
• This job is a part time role, therefore you will be working with the agency as and when you are needed and on your own accord.

Requirements

• Previous experience in the housing support work sector is a MUST
• Passion for helping vulnerable people in need of support
• Knowledge of the benefits system, tenancies and general finance knowledge
• Knowledge of basic housing management tasks, i.e. rent collection, tenancy agreements and arrears management.
• Must have a proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients

Preferred

• NVQ level 2 or above in the relevant sector
• Driving license and Car