Casual Housing Support Worker

Ashberry Recruitment; North Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks Casual Housing Support Workers to provide resettlement support in Whitley Bay. The role involves supporting clients within a hostel environment, ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements, and aiding with welfare rights and training. Ideal candidates should have experience in supported housing, especially with vulnerable groups such as those affected by Domestic Violence and Mental Health issues. An Enhanced DBS Check is necessary for this role.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working in supported housing essential.
• Experience working with Domestic Violence and Mental Health client groups.
• Enhanced DBS Check required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals.
• Support tenants through individual resettlement support plans.
• Ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement.
• Support clients with welfare rights, budgeting, and education.

Skills

Experience of working in supported housing

Experience working with Domestic Violence and Mental Health client groups

Basic IT suitable for an office environment

Knowledge of basic housing management tasks

Education

Enhanced DBS Check

Job description

Housing Support Worker

Contract: Casual - ADHOC Shifts

Location: Whitley Bay

Hours: Various

Rate: £12.60paye HA - £14.12 HP

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

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals
• Support tenants through individual resettlement support plans
• Ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement
• Support clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education and training
• Develop links with the local community
• Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up-to-date
• Maintain Health and Safety incident and accident records
• Work within agreed organisation policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Experience of working in supported housing essential
• Experience working with Domestic Violence and Mental Health client groups
• Enhanced DBS Check
• Proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients
• Basic IT suitable for an office environment
• Knowledge of basic housing management tasks (rent collection, tenancy agreements and arrears management)

Benefits

Work in a supportive, dynamic environment and contribute to the well-being of vulnerable individuals.