Housing Night Support Worker - Casual - Sunderland

Ashberry Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking Casual Housing Night Support Workers in Sunderland. This role involves providing resettlement support in a hostel setting, assisting clients across various needs, and ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements. A proven background in support roles and an Enhanced DBS Check are required.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check is required.
• Proven track record in providing information and advice to clients.
• Basic IT skills for an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client needs and risk assessments for referrals.
• Support tenants in individual resettlement plans.
• Ensure compliance with tenancy agreements.
• Assist clients with welfare rights and budgeting.
• Develop community links.

Skills

Client support

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Housing management knowledge

Job description

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

As a Housing 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
• Ensuring clients comply with their tenancy agreement
• Supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education and training
• Developing links with the local community
• Ensuring communication systems are accurately maintained and up-to-date
• Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records
• Being aware of and working 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