Housing Support Assistant

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Harrow; On-site; GBP 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Holiday pay

Workplace pension

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking a Housing Support Assistant in Harrow to help individuals sustain tenancies and improve independent living skills. You will provide practical and emotional support, work with service users to develop daily living abilities, and coordinate with housing providers and authorities.

The role focuses on person-centred housing support, safeguarding, and timely case documentation within a compassionate team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing support or related social care roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred housing-related support to individuals with a range of needs.
• Assist service users in developing independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, and managing household responsibilities.
• Support clients to access healthcare, benefits, employment, education, and other community services.
• Help individuals maintain their accommodation and comply with tenancy agreements.
• Maintain accurate records, support plans, and case notes.
• Work collaboratively with housing providers, local authorities, and partner agencies.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
• Respond appropriately to welfare concerns and follow organisational policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Housing Support Assistant - Harrow

Location: Harrow, London

Pay: Approximately £14.24 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, and Flexible Shifts Available

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Housing Support Assistant to join our team in Harrow. This is an excellent opportunity to support individuals in maintaining stable accommodation, developing independent living skills, and improving their overall wellbeing.

As a Housing Support Assistant, you will work closely with service users to provide practical and emotional support, helping them sustain their tenancies and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred housing-related support to individuals with a range of needs.
• Assist service users in developing independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, and managing household responsibilities.
• Support clients to access healthcare, benefits, employment, education, and other community services.
• Help individuals maintain their accommodation and comply with tenancy agreements.
• Maintain accurate records, support plans, and case notes.
• Work collaboratively with housing providers, local authorities, and partner agencies.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
• Respond appropriately to welfare concerns and follow organisational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience in housing support, homelessness services, social care, or a similar support role is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, empathetic, and professional approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of approximately £14.24 per hour.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Holiday pay and workplace pension (where applicable).

If you are passionate about helping people maintain stable housing and improve their independence, we would love to hear from you.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.

Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.