Housing Support & Independent Living Coach

YMCA Robin Hood Group; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Workplace pension

Life Insurance/Death in Service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff events and celebrations

Education support and development

Job summary

YMCA Robin Hood Group in Mansfield is seeking a Housing Support Worker to positively engage with residents, monitor progress, and guide them toward independent living. You will signpost to support services, lead life-skills sessions, and help with benefits claims and housing issues.

The role involves lone-working, occasional early/late/shifts, and driving to properties. A full driving license and access to own transport are desirable. Casual hours with ongoing team support.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting vulnerable/challenging people is valuable.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Positively interacting with residents and monitoring progress toward independent accommodation.
• Signposting residents to internal and external support provisions.
• Lead sessions to sustain accommodation and develop life skills.
• Mediate disputes between residents.
• Ensure residents claim housing benefits and other applicable benefits.
• Manage anti-social behaviour issues with support of line manager.
• Assist residents in moving towards independent living, including housing, healthcare, and local services.

Job description

YMCA Robin Hood Group in Mansfield is seeking a Housing Support Worker to positively engage with residents, monitor progress, and guide them toward independent living. You will signpost to support services, lead life-skills sessions, and help with benefits claims and housing issues.

The role involves lone-working, occasional early/late/shifts, and driving to properties. A full driving license and access to own transport are desirable. Casual hours with ongoing team support.