Assistant Supported Housing Worker

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A housing support organization in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Supported Housing Worker to support homeless young people aged 16 - 25. You'll provide practical assistance in areas like welfare benefits and independent living skills. Responsibilities include organizing social activities and establishing positive links with residents. Excellent communication skills and experience in similar settings are essential for this role. The position offers a temporary ongoing contract with weekend shifts, paying £13.21 per hour plus holiday pay.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of methods to support young people effectively.
• Ability to motivate positive change and engage clients in independent living.
• Understanding the needs of young people to maintain long-term accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and advice in welfare benefits and money management.
• Establish positive links and promote resident participation.
• Help residents identify goals for employment, training, and education.
• Organize social activities to encourage resident participation.
• Maintain active links with statutory and voluntary agencies to meet resident needs.
• Assist residents in preparing for independent living and community resettlement.
• Welcome and orientate new service users regarding the conditions of the program.
• Provide administrative support to the project team.
• Maintain safety and security of the building.
• Participate in light cleaning duties as required.

Skills

Knowledge of strengths-based approach

Experience supporting young people with complex needs

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Assistant Supported Housing Worker

Manchester

Temporary - ongoing rolling contract

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:10 - 20:10

£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 are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:10 - 20:10 and this is an ongoing rolling contract.

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.