Housing First Support Worker

Moxie People; Swansea; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Swansea seeks a Housing Support Worker to assist young people (16-24) in overcoming homelessness. This full-time permanent position offers a salary of £23,982 plus benefits, excellent training, and progression opportunities. Responsibilities include applying the housing first approach, risk assessment, and supporting individuals in achieving sustainable housing. A driver's license and good communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Excellent holiday package

Good pension scheme

In-house employee support

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of housing related support.
• Able to support young people with chaotic and complex lives.
• A solid understanding of the effects of homelessness.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• DBS on the update service is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support young people 16 to 24 years of age.
• Assist in moving people towards sustainable accommodation.
• Apply the housing first approach.
• Carry out risk assessments and construct support plans.

Skills

Housing related support

Supporting young people

Excellent communication

Record keeping

IT skills

Job description

Do you know anything about the Housing First approach?

Have you ever supported young people experiencing homelessness?

We are looking for a Housing Support Worker to do just that...provide the support required for young people (16 - 24) to move forward.

What are the basics?

• Permanent contract
• Full time employment 35 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Salary of £23,982 + on call payments
• Extra payments for shifts covered outside of normal working hours
• Excellent holiday package that grows up to 40 days of leave (incl. Bank Holidays) over time
• Good pension scheme
• In-house employee support with access to therapeutic staff
• Excellent training and progression opportunities

What will you do?

• Support young people 16 to 24 years of age
• Work with individuals who present with challenging and complex lives
• Assist in moving people towards sustainable and suitable accommodation
• Help young people to sustain a long-term tenancy
• Apply the housing first approach to the work you do
• Carry out risk assessments and construct support plans
• Use a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to the work you do
• Working across the Swansea area with your caseload of young people

What do you need?

• Good knowledge of housing related support
• Able to support young people with chaotic and complex lives
• A solid understanding of the effects of homelessness
• Experience of multi-agency working with other services, partners and organisations
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• A good record keeper
• A driver with access to a vehicle for community working
• A DBS on the update service will be a distinct advantage (Enhanced for adult and child workforce)

What do I do now? - Apply through this advert or contact Keeran @ Moxie People.

If you have the skills and experience mentioned above, I would love to hear from you...We need to find a great Housing Support Worker to help young people thrive, that could be you!

Location: Swansea

Title: Housing Support Worker

Contract: Permanent