Assistant Supported Housing Worker

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Manchester seeks an Assistant Supported Housing Worker on a temporary basis. This role involves supporting homeless young people aged 16-25 with their transition to independent living, providing practical assistance, and fostering a positive environment for skill development. Working 35 hours a week with flexible shifts, the position offers an opportunity to contribute to the community by empowering residents to achieve their goals.

Qualifications

• Experience with a strengths-based approach.
• Knowledge of needs and issues for young people.
• Understanding of relevant legislation related to young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing practical assistance to residents.
• Establish positive links and promote participation.
• Help residents identify goals for housing and training.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Motivating positive change

Job description

Assistant Supported Housing Worker

Manchester

Temporary - 6 months with the potential of becoming permanent

35 hours per week across an early and late shift with 1 in 4 weekends

£13.21 per hour + holiday pay

Our Client

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a large Housing Association based in Manchester who are looking to recruit an Assistant Supported Housing Worker for their supported housing service in Old Trafford. The service supports homeless young people aged 16 - 25 to live independently and move on with their lives. Shifts include an early, late and 1 in 4 weekends and therefore candidates must have a flexible approach to work.

Residents are supported by a team who work closely to deliver support in areas such as health and wellbeing, budgeting, education, employment training and re housing. Each resident is offered personalised support packages and through their weekly one to one sessions, workshops and activities, they are supported to live well and move onto independent accommodation.

The Role

As an Assistant Supported Housing Worker, you will be responsible for;

• Providing practical assistance and advice to residents in areas such as welfare benefits, money management and independent living skills.
• Establish positive links with young people and promote active participation in meaningful activities.
• Help residents identify their goals in terms of employment, training, education, and future housing.
• Organise and promote scheme social activities and encourage residents to participate.
• Maintain active links with relevant external statutory and voluntary agencies such as Social Services and Aftercare services to ensure that all residents support needs are met.
• Work with residents to help them prepare for living independently and resettlement in the community.
• Welcome, induct and help orientate new service users, ensuring they are aware of and comply with all the conditions of the licence agreement, Health and Safety regulations, rights, and responsibilities.
• Provide administrative support to the project team.
• Maintain the safety and security of the building.
• Project Assistants will be expected to take a pride in the scheme, and as such may be expected to take part in some light cleaning duties.

The Candidate

• Experience of knowledge of different methods and techniques including strengths-based approach.
• Experience of working within a similar setting supporting young people with complex needs
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of young people and the issues that can prevent long term tenancy sustainment.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and developments relating to young people.
• The ability to motivate positive change and engage clients to develop independent living skills and achieve their outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills.

Due to the nature of the role and Enhanced DBS is required for this role. For more information or to apply for the role, please get in touch on 0161 838 3616 today!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.