Homelessness Hostel Night Support Worker

Ashberry Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is currently looking for Casual Night Support Workers to provide resettlement support within a hostel environment in Preston. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, helping tenants with welfare rights, and maintaining communication systems. A valid Enhanced DBS check and a proven track record in client support are required. This ongoing position is ideal for those passionate about community engagement and client wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check is necessary.
• Proven track record of providing guidance to clients.
• Knowledge of housing management tasks such as rent collection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client needs and risk assessments.
• Support tenants with individual resettlement plans.
• Ensure compliance with tenancy agreements.
• Assist clients with budgeting and training.
• Develop community links.
• Maintain accurate communication systems.

Skills

Client needs assessment

Welfare rights support

Budgeting assistance

Community engagement

Maintenance of health and safety records

Tools

Basic IT knowledge

Job description

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for Casual Night Support Workers to work in the Preston area, on an ongoing basis. As a Night 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

• 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