Housing Solutions & Support Specialist

Hatched Recruitment Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Housing Support Worker to join a local authority team in Halifax, supporting households at risk of homelessness. You will assist clients in temporary accommodation and help them transition to settled housing, including social housing and private rented options.

You will work with clients to address contributory issues, ensure ongoing support, and collaborate with housing options, social care, health services and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing support, homelessness or temporary accommodation.
• Safeguarding and multi-agency working experience.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Ability to commute to the Halifax office and undertake visits across the borough.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker for households in temporary accommodation or at risk of homelessness.
• Assess needs and develop support plans for clients with complex needs.
• Support vulnerable adults and families facing health, substance misuse, financial difficulties, and domestic abuse.
• Assist clients with welfare benefits, housing options and access to services.
• Support clients to secure and move into settled accommodation.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action.
• Work with Housing Options, social care, health services and other agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and participate in reviews.
• Provide frontline support via a duty rota.
• Undertake client visits across the borough, including lone working.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Independent worker

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Housing Support Worker to join a local authority team in Halifax, supporting households at risk of homelessness. You will assist clients in temporary accommodation and help them transition to settled housing, including social housing and private rented options.

You will work with clients to address contributory issues, ensure ongoing support, and collaborate with housing options, social care, health services and other agencies.