Housing Support Worker

Hamilton Woods Careers; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment company is seeking a Housing Support Worker in Bournemouth to assist families in temporary accommodation. The role involves managing utilities, helping clients apply for benefits, and conducting assessments. Candidates must have experience in housing support and hold an Enhanced DBS check. The position offers 37 hours a week on a temporary-to-permanent basis with a pay rate of £17 Umbrella.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Previous experience in housing support is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support families facing homelessness in temporary accommodation.
• Assist with setup and management of utilities and bills.
• Help clients apply for benefits.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable clients

Knowledge of benefits application process

Strong communication skills

Job description

Housing Support Worker

Temporary - Permanent

37 hours per week

£17 Umbrella

Bournemouth

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to join an organisation on a temporary to permanent basis to work with families that have been referred by Local Authority for temporary accommodation.

Responsibilities of the Housing Support Worker :

• Working within temporary accommodation, supporting families facing homelessness


• Assisting with the set up and management of utilities and bills


• Supporting clients to apply for benefits


• Completing signups and inductions


• Managing a caseloadMaking referrals


• Liaising with third party agencies


• Completing support plans and risk assessments

Requirements of the Housing Support Worker :

• Enhanced DBS (essential)


• Full UK Driving Licence


• Previous experience working with vulnerable clients within a housing support capacity.

PLEASE NOTE: applicants purely from a care background will not be considered. Applicants MUST have worked within a housing support capacity.

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Lucie Houston - Managing Consultant at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number.