Homeless Support Worker

Major Healthcare; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for a Housing Support Officer to assist families in temporary accommodation. This role involves liaising with various agencies, managing a caseload, and helping clients secure necessary benefits. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a housing support setting, a full UK driving license, and an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Full UK Driving Licence necessary.
• Experience with vulnerable clients in housing support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support families facing homelessness in temporary accommodation.
• Assist with utilities management and benefits applications.
• Liaise with services and conduct inductions.

Skills

Support families

Manage caseload

Liaise with third-party agencies

Complete support plans

Conduct risk assessments

Job description

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Officer to join an organization on an initial 3-month basis. The role involves working with families referred by the Local Authority for temporary accommodation. The position requires travel across Rochdale and Oldham.

Responsibilities of the Housing Support Officer:

• Supporting families in temporary accommodation who are facing homelessness
• Assisting with the setup and management of utilities and bills
• Helping clients to apply for benefits
• Conducting sign-ups and inductions
• Managing a caseload
• Making referrals to other services
• Liaising with third-party agencies
• Completing support plans and risk assessments

Requirements of the Housing Support Officer:

• Enhanced DBS check (essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Previous experience working with vulnerable clients in a housing support capacity

Please note: Applicants solely from a care background will not be considered. Candidates must have experience within a housing support environment.

To apply for this role, please contact Bethan Hall – Associate Director at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability, referencing the job ID number. Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear back within 7–10 days, please understand we cannot respond to individual inquiries.