Housing Officer / Support Worker

Venn Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Support Worker / Housing Worker to work on-site in Greater Manchester. This permanent role focuses on supporting residents with complex needs, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and a UK Driving License.

Benefits

Recommendation Scheme: £50 vouchers for referrals.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role required.
• UK Driving License essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments with parolees for supported accommodation eligibility.
• Develop and review support plans with residents and probation practitioners.
• Manage tenancy agreements and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Support for residents with complex needs

Collaboration with probation practitioners

Record keeping and compliance

Job description

Support Worker / Housing Association

Venn Group have been approached by a Charity and would like to introduce the following position available:

Job Ref: J89228

Position: Support / Housing Worker

Location: Greater Manchester

Rate: £27,000 per annum

Length: Permanent

Hours: 9am – 5pm (Weekdays only)

Work Pattern: On Site

Key Responsibilities include:

• Conduct initial qualifying assessments with parolees referred by the National Probation Service to determine eligibility and suitability for supported accommodation
• Provide support to residents with complex needs, including substance misuse, mental health, trauma, and offending history
• Develop and review individual support plans in collaboration with residents and Probation Practitioners.
• Support tenants to maintain tenancies, manage rent payments, and comply with occupancy agreements
• Facilitate move-ins and evictions where necessary in accordance with policy and legal frameworks

General Duties

• Work collaboratively other agencies, signposting where appropriate
• Act as a point of contact between the service, the National Probation Service, and community partners
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records using internal systems
• Respond promptly to incidents, complaints, and breaches of tenancy/licence agreements

Essential Criteria:

• UK Driving License
• Experience working in similar role

To find out more about this role or to apply please contact Simon, Adam or Molly on 07441 916450 or alternatively reply to this email with your up-to-date CV

*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for £50 worth of vouchers from a choice of high street organisations.