Housing Stability Outreach Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a Housing Stability Worker to provide flexible, person-centred floating support to individuals with a history of drug and/or alcohol use, helping them sustain tenancies and improve overall wellbeing.

Based at Portland House, Sheffield, the role will be predominantly outreach-based, requiring a driving licence and access to a vehicle. You will work with housing providers, local authorities and treatment services to prevent eviction and promote recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide person-centred support to adults
• Strong communication and safeguarding awareness
• Ability to work with housing providers and local authorities

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, person-centred floating support to individuals with a history of drug and/or alcohol use
• Help clients sustain tenancies and prevent homelessness
• Deliver intensive tenancy sustainment support for transitions from recovery housing, prison, hospital or other settings
• Reduce evictions and tenancy breakdown through proactive support
• Support with understanding tenancy agreements, rights and responsibilities
• Collaborate with landlords, housing providers and local authorities to prevent eviction
• Assist with rent payments, arrears management and accessing benefits
• Work with drug and alcohol treatment services to support recovery goals
• Encourage engagement with treatment and healthcare services
• Complete holistic and risk assessments and develop review plans
• Promote independence and progression while safeguarding clients
• Maintain accurate, timely case records and monitor outcomes
• Contribute to reporting requirements linked to Housing Support Grant
• Work flexibly, including community visits and lone working

Job description

Waythrough is seeking a Housing Stability Worker to provide flexible, person-centred floating support to individuals with a history of drug and/or alcohol use, helping them sustain tenancies and improve overall wellbeing.

Based at Portland House, Sheffield, the role will be predominantly outreach-based, requiring a driving licence and access to a vehicle. You will work with housing providers, local authorities and treatment services to prevent eviction and promote recovery goals.