Housing Support Worker

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

Job summary

A housing support organization is seeking a Housing Support Worker in Bournemouth to assist families facing homelessness. This temporary to permanent role involves managing utilities, applying for benefits, and working with multiple agencies. Essential requirements include an Enhanced DBS and a Full UK Driving Licence. Previous experience in this field is necessary. Apply now for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Experience working with vulnerable clients in housing support.

Responsibilities

• Support families in temporary accommodation.
• Assist with managing utilities and bills.
• Complete signups and inductions.

Skills

Support families facing homelessness

Assisting with benefits applications

Managing caseloads

Liaising with third party agencies

Job description

Housing Support Worker

Temporary - Permanent

37 hours pw

£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

• 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 caseload
• Making referrals
• Liaising with third party agencies
• Completing support plans and risk assessments

Requirements

• 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. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume y...