Housing Support Worker

Service Care Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a national housing charity as a Housing Support Worker in Birmingham, where you will help prevent homelessness. This role involves engaging with agencies, planning support, and empowering individuals to make informed housing decisions, making a real difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Understanding of homelessness prevention.
• Ability to manage housing properties.

Responsibilities

• Engage with referral agencies for support.
• Plan and deliver support and safety plans.
• Empower service users in housing decisions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empowerment

Engagement

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Housing Support Worker
Birmingham
Homeless Prevention
12 Weeks
35 Hours
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need? Join a leading National Housing Charity as a Housing Support Worker in Birmingham and help prevent homelessness in your community.

THE ROLE
As a Housing Support Worker, you will play a vital role in engaging with referral agencies and supporting service users to achieve positive outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

• Engage with local authorities, statutory, and voluntary agencies to generate referrals.
• Plan and deliver effective support and safety plans, regularly reviewing and updating progress.
• Ensure properties are well-maintained, furnished, and clean.
• Issue correct tenure and support agreements, ensuring compliance.
• Empower service users to achieve their desired outcomes and actively involve them in decision-making.
• Develop early move-on plans, identifying realistic housing options.
• Support service users with domestic tasks, providing practical assistance where necessary.

THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, supporting vulnerable individuals. Additionally, you will have:

• Experience in engaging with referral agencies and local authorities.
• Strong understanding of homelessness prevention and support services.
• Ability to manage and maintain housing properties effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on service user empowerment.