Housing Support Officer - Scunthorpe and Grimsby

TN United Kingdom; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social justice is seeking a dedicated Housing Support Officer to join their team in Grimsby. This role focuses on creating personalized support plans for residents, assisting them with housing benefits, and ensuring properties are well-maintained. With a commitment to social justice, this organization offers a supportive environment for those passionate about making a difference in the community. If you have experience in social housing and are looking for a fulfilling career opportunity, this temp to perm role could be your next step.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing and support planning.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits, particularly universal credit.

Responsibilities

• Support residents by creating person-centred support plans.
• Manage properties and ensure they meet repair and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Social Housing Experience

Support Planning

Welfare Benefits Knowledge

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Housing Support Officer - Scunthorpe and Grimsby, Grimsby

This role is with Nacro, an organization committed to social justice and housing support.

Job Details

• Location: Grimsby, United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Reference: 902b48535ee7
• Job Views: 1
• Posted: 07.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 21.06.2025

Job Description

Your new company

Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment for a Housing Support Worker in the Scunthorpe and Grimsby area.

Your new role

We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in the Scunthorpe & Grimsby area on a temp to perm basis. The main focus of this role is to support residents by creating person-centred support plans. You will meet with residents, discuss support needs, and help them meet their objectives; complete Support and Safety Plans; work with community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to support residents; and assist residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent.

You will also ensure properties meet standards in terms of repair and cleanliness, reporting and actioning repairs as needed. You will manage a number of properties and work as part of a team to deliver services across your region.

To succeed, you need access to your own vehicle with business insurance.

Please note: This role is NOT a personal care role.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, with shift patterns and flexibility discussed during the interview. The contract operates between 08:00 and 22:00, Monday to Friday, and until 17:00 on Saturdays, on a rolling rotational basis.

Requirements

• Experience within social housing and knowledge of Support Planning and welfare benefits (universal credit) is advantageous.
• The role is subject to Enhanced Adult DBS and HMPPS Barring checks. If you already have an updated DBS, please inform us during registration.

What you'll get in return

This is a temp to perm role, offering a great opportunity to start your career with Nacro. You will receive weekly pay at an agreed hourly rate, inclusive of holiday pay.