Housing Support Advisor for Vulnerable Households

Hatched Recruitment Group; Halifax; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Housing Support Worker for a local authority in Halifax to help vulnerable households at risk of homelessness. You will assist clients in temporary accommodation, support moves to settled housing, and coordinate with social care, health services and other agencies.

The role requires knowledge of welfare benefits, safeguarding experience, and the ability to manage a caseload with independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing support or homelessness services.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to commute to Halifax office for visits across borough.
• Enhanced DBS with Adult and Children's Barred List checks.

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 experiencing issues including mental/physical health, substance misuse, financial difficulties and domestic abuse.
• Assist clients with welfare benefits, housing options and access to relevant services.
• Support clients to secure and move into settled accommodation.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action.
• Work closely with Housing Options, social care, health services and other agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and participate in case reviews.
• Provide frontline support through a duty rota.
• Undertake client visits across the borough, including lone working.

Skills

Housing options

Welfare benefits

Vulnerable clients experience

Safeguarding & multi-agency

Communication skills

Caseload management

Driving licence

Halifax commuting

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Housing Support Worker for a local authority in Halifax to help vulnerable households at risk of homelessness. You will assist clients in temporary accommodation, support moves to settled housing, and coordinate with social care, health services and other agencies.

The role requires knowledge of welfare benefits, safeguarding experience, and the ability to manage a caseload with independence.