Housing Support Specialist – Help Vulnerable Homes Thrive

Hatched Recruitment Group; Halifax; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Housing Support Worker for a local authority in Halifax. You will support households in temporary accommodation and help them move into settled accommodation, including social housing and private rented options.

You will collaborate with housing options, social care and health services to address underlying issues and arrange ongoing support to sustain tenancies.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing support, homelessness or temporary accommodation.
• Ability to work with people with complex or multiple needs.
• Strong knowledge of housing options and welfare benefits.
• Experience of safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to commute to Halifax and undertake visits.

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 support

Homelessness

Welfare benefits

Safeguarding

Multi-agency working

Caseload management

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Housing Support Worker for a local authority in Halifax. You will support households in temporary accommodation and help them move into settled accommodation, including social housing and private rented options.

You will collaborate with housing options, social care and health services to address underlying issues and arrange ongoing support to sustain tenancies.