Housing Support Worker

CIH International Housing Group; Armagh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Professional development

Paid mileage

In-house counselling support

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Tarasis Enterprises is recruiting a Housing Support Worker to join our Support Services Team. The role focuses on sustaining tenancies and preventing homelessness within the community, assessing needs and risks, and helping service users set achievable targets.

The position is full-time and permanent with Monday–Friday 08:30–17:30 hours and involves community-based work across the Southern Area. An Access NI check is required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year's work experience, working within housing or social care.
• Proven ability to effectively support and work as a member of a team.
• Full EU Driving licence and access to a car.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to cope with changing priorities and able to multitask.
• Flexible approach to work according to the needs of the service.
• Satisfactory Access NI check.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of service users and carry out duties of a project worker in the community.
• Work in partnership with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
• Be available to work at times appropriate to the changing needs of the service user and for efficient use of staff resources.
• Visit service users in their home or place of residence when necessary.
• Assist in assessing needs and risks and help set realistic targets.
• Monitor and review service users' progress through regular reviews.
• Provide a range of services to meet individual needs and help sustain stable tenancies.
• Promote service user involvement and participation in the project.
• Work in a multi-agency manner with relevant professionals.
• Act as an advocate for service users as appropriate.

Skills

Housing or social care experience

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Ability to multitask

Flexible approach

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to join our Support Services Team!

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30

Location: Southern Area

Job Summary:

The Housing Support Worker supports individuals to sustain their tenancies and prevent homelessness while helping them to live independently within the community. They will assess the needs and risks of their service users and act accordingly and will assist their service users in setting and attaining realistic and achievable targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• To carry a case load of service users and carry out all duties as required of a project worker role in the community.
• To work in partnership with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
• To be available to work at times appropriate to the changing needs of the service user and for the efficient use of staff resources.
• When necessary and as appropriate visit service users in their home or place of residence.
• To assist in the assessment of needs and risks as relevant to each Service User and to assist to set and attain realistic and achievable targets.
• To monitor and record the service user's progress by a process of regular review.
• To provide a range of services appropriate to the individuals needs
• To ensure that Service Users develop the skills needed to attain, maintain and sustain stable tenancies.
• To promote Service User involvement and active participation in the Project.
• To assist in the facilitation of Service User Workshops and consultation groups.
• To work in a multi-agency manner with relevant professionals.
• To act as an advocate for Service Users as appropriate.

What We're Looking For:

• A minimum of one years' work experience, working within housing or social care
• Proven ability to effectively support and work as a member of a team
• Full EU Driving licence and access to a car
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to cope with changing priorities and able to multitask
• Flexible approach to work according to the needs of the service
• Satisfactory Access NI check

Perks You'll Love:

• Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development
• Supportive, growth-oriented working environment
• Paid Mileage
• In-house counselling support
• Blue Light Card Discounts

*Full Job Description available on request*

An AccessNI check will be required as part of the recruitment process - a copy of the Access NI Code of Practice will be made available to all applicants upon request. Copies of Tarasis Enterprises policies on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders & Access NI Disclosure Handling Policy are also available on demand.

Please note: A criminal record may not necessarily be a bar to a position.

Tarasis Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer.

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