Casual Housing Support Worker

Ashberry Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Casual Housing Support Workers to join their team in Bradford. In this vital role, you will provide resettlement support to clients in a hostel environment, helping them navigate their housing needs and integrate into the community. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, and education, and ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements. This position is perfect for individuals with a passion for helping others and a strong understanding of housing management tasks. Join this rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing information, advice, and guidance to clients.
• Knowledge of housing management tasks like rent collection and tenancy agreements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client needs and risk assessments for referrals.
• Support tenants through individual resettlement support plans.
• Ensure compliance with tenancy agreements and maintain communication systems.

Skills

Client Needs Assessment

Welfare Rights Support

Budgeting Assistance

Employment Guidance

Education Support

Community Link Development

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Enhanced DBS Check

Tools

Basic IT Skills

Job description

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for several Casual Housing Support Workers to work in the Bradford area, on an ongoing basis.

As a Housing Support Worker, you will be providing resettlement support to clients within a hostel environment.

Some of your duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

1. Carrying out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals
2. Supporting tenants through individual resettlement support plans
3. To ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement
4. Supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education and training
5. Develop links with the local community
6. Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up-to-date
7. Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records
8. To be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures

Requirements for the role:

1. Enhanced DBS Check
2. Must have a proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients
3. Knowledge and understanding of basic IT suitable for an office environment
4. Knowledge of basic housing management tasks, i.e. rent collection, tenancy agreements and arrears management