Housing Advice & Support Worker - Domestic Abuse

Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 30 days

Employer pension up to 8%

Life assurance cover up to 3x pension

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Blue Light Card

Induction programme

ILM courses & Apprenticeship Program

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Awards

Free DBS

Job summary

Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd is seeking a Housing Advice Worker for our Domestic Abuse Social Care Service in Kent. The role focuses on building trusted relationships with customers in refuge and helping them transition to permanent accommodation.

You will support clients on the Sanctuary Scheme, set personalised Move On goals, and coordinate welfare support with local partners. A positive-risk approach and organised, calm demeanor are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in social care/charity sector.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive, trusting relationships with customers in refuge to aid move to permanent accommodation.
• Support Sanctuary Scheme customers to remain in their properties and manage associated risks.
• Help customers set Move On goals and complete Move On welfare paperwork.
• Carry out risk assessments under positive risk-taking approach.
• Liaise with local charities to secure move-on items and support.
• Accompany customers to property viewings and assist with utilities setup.

Skills

NVQ Level 2

Full Driving Licence

Job description

Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd is seeking a Housing Advice Worker for our Domestic Abuse Social Care Service in Kent. The role focuses on building trusted relationships with customers in refuge and helping them transition to permanent accommodation.

You will support clients on the Sanctuary Scheme, set personalised Move On goals, and coordinate welfare support with local partners. A positive-risk approach and organised, calm demeanor are essential.