Housing Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Housing Support Worker to join their team in Bristol. This temp to perm position focuses on supporting residents through personalized plans, ensuring their needs are met while maintaining property standards. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders to help residents navigate housing benefits and improve their living situations. With a commitment to social justice, this role offers a chance to make a real difference in the community, all while enjoying flexible working hours and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing and support planning is advantageous.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and universal credit is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to residents by creating person-centred support plans.
• Assist residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent.

Skills

Social Housing Experience

Support Planning Knowledge

Welfare Benefits Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Job description

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Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment for a Housing Support Worker in Bristol.

Your new role

We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in Bristol on a temp to perm basis. The main focus of this role is to provide support to residents by creating person-centred support plans. You will meet with residents, discuss support needs, and help them meet their objectives; complete Support and Safety Plans; work with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to support residents effectively. You will also assist residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent.

To ensure our properties meet standards in repair and cleanliness, you will need a sharp attention to detail to ensure that houses are clean, tidy, and all repairs are reported and addressed.

You will be allocated a number of properties to manage, working as part of a larger team to deliver services across your region. To do this, you need access to your own vehicle and valid business insurance.

Please note that this role is NOT a personal care role.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, with shift patterns and flexibility discussed during your interview. The working hours are between 08:00 and 22:00, Monday to Friday, with Saturday until 17:00 on a rolling rotational basis.

What you'll need to succeed

Due to the nature of this role, experience within social housing and knowledge of Support Planning and welfare benefits/universal credit will be advantageous. The role is subject to Enhanced Adult DBS and HMPPS Barring checks. If you already have this level of DBS on the update service, please inform us upon registration.

What you'll get in return

This is a temp to perm role, offering a great opportunity to start your career with Nacro. You will also receive weekly pay at a rate of £ p/h (inclusive of holiday).