Assistant Housing Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Assistant Housing Support Worker in Liverpool. This role is crucial in providing high-quality housing support services to vulnerable individuals facing homelessness. You will assist Support Workers with administrative duties, client benefit queries, and promote independent living. With a rolling rota and temp to perm opportunities, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the community. Join a dedicated team and help those in need while enjoying the benefits of weekly pay and the potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Temp to perm opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults facing homelessness.
• Knowledge of risk assessments and support planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admin duties for Support Workers.
• Help clients with benefit queries and applications.
• Promote healthy lifestyle choices for independent living.

Skills

Experience in social housing

Knowledge of welfare benefits

Communication skills

IT proficiency

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Assistant Housing Support Worker, Liverpool

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an Assistant Housing Support Worker on a full-time basis in Liverpool, with temp to perm opportunities available after a minimum of 14 weeks. You'll play an important role in assisting Support Workers to provide high-quality housing support services to vulnerable individuals facing homelessness in Liverpool.

You'll be taking part in a 3-week rolling rota, working 1 in every 3 weekends. Weekday shifts will either be 7am to 3pm or 1pm to 9pm, weekend shifts will be 8am to 8pm.

Your new role

1. Assisting with admin duties on behalf of Support Workers such as updating online systems, uploading risk assessments, support plans etc.
2. Assisting clients with benefit queries, applications or any other relevant support they may require in relation to housing benefits and ensure full maximisation of benefits.
3. Assisting Support Workers where required to carry out complete support plan reviews.
4. Promoting positive, healthy lifestyle choices and encouraging move-on to independent living.
5. Liaising with various external agencies such as Local Authority housing teams, mental health teams, GPs and nurses, Police, Drug and Alcohol teams.

What you'll need to succeed

1. Experience of working in a similar social housing setting/environment, supporting vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness, drug & alcohol misuse or mental health issues.
2. A good knowledge of welfare benefits and housing options.
3. An understanding of risk assessments and support planning within a housing environment.
4. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Confident IT user.
6. Enhanced DBS (Update service preferable but new can be carried out if non-transferrable).

What you'll get in return

1. Weekly pay with temp to perm opportunities.
2. Hourly rates up to £ per hour whilst temp.