Housing Support Worker

Ashberry Recruitment; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking Casual Housing Support Workers in Whitley Bay. The role involves providing resettlement support in a hostel environment, conducting client needs assessments, and ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements. Experience in supported housing and working with vulnerable groups is essential. The position offers flexible hours with a pay rate of £12.60 to £14.12 per hour. For more information, contact Carly at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience of working in supported housing essential.
• Enhanced DBS Check required.
• Proven track record of providing information, advice, and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client needs and risk assessments for referrals.
• Support tenants through individual resettlement support plans.
• Ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreements.

Skills

Experience of working in supported housing

Experience with Domestic Violence and Mental Health client groups

Knowledge of basic IT suitable for an office environment

Knowledge of basic housing management tasks

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

• Carrying out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals
• Supporting tenants through individual resettlement support plans
• To ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement
• Supporting 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
• Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records
• To be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures

Requirements for the role:

• Experience of working in supported housing essential
• Experience working with the following client groups – Domestic Violence and Mental Health
• Enhanced DBS Check
• Must have a proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients
• Knowledge and understanding of basic IT suitable for an office environment
• Knowledge of basic housing management tasks, i.e. rent collection, tenancy agreements and arrears management

For more information please contact Carly on [e-mail]