Floating Support Worker

Ashberry Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashberry Recruitment seeks a temporary Support Worker for the Manchester area to provide vital resettlement support in a sheltered housing project. The successful candidate will assist clients in navigating their tenancy agreements and accessing community resources while working as part of a small team. Requirements include an Enhanced DBS check and full driving license.

Qualifications

• DBS Check required.
• Full UK Driving Licence and Car necessary.
• Proven track record in providing information and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide resettlement support to clients in sheltered housing.
• Carry out client needs and risk assessments.
• Liaise with housing agencies to find accommodation.

Skills

Communication

Client Support

Financial Management

IT Skills

Job description

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for a temporary Support Worker to work in the Manchester area.

As a Support Worker, you will be providing resettlement support to clients within the sheltered housing project and dispersed tenancies.

Some of your duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

– Working as part of a small team

– 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

– Liaising with all relevant housing agencies to find suitable move on accommodation for tenants

– 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:

– Enhanced DBS Check

– Full UK Driving Licence and Car

– 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

As a specialist recruiter for the Housing and Charities sector, Ashberry is committed to safeguarding adults, children and young people and in promoting the welfare of vulnerable people through safer recruitment processes. Due to the nature of the role an Enhanced DBS is required, which is on the update service or dated within the last 12 months.