Housing Support Worker

Apricus Resourcing Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Gloucestershire is seeking a Housing Support Worker for a permanent position. The ideal candidate will provide housing-related support to individuals with challenging behaviors and a history of substance misuse. Responsibilities include advocating for residents and assisting with appointments. Candidates must be drivers with access to a vehicle. This role offers flexible working hours, with pay ranging from £24,669 to £28,312 based on experience. Benefits include weekly payroll and mandatory training.

Benefits

Weekly Payroll

Free Compliance including mandatory training & DBS

Dedicated Consultant

Free Uniform

High Street Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in working with substance misuse or housing.
• Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide Housing Related Support to residents.
• Advocate for residents and assist with appointments.
• Understand the impacts of homelessness and substance misuse.

Skills

Experience in substance misuse

Experience in housing

Understanding of rough sleeping

Knowledge of drug and alcohol misuse

Job description

Apricus Resourcing are looking for a Housing Support Worker for a permanent role based within a charity in Gloucestershire.

Within this role you will provide Housing Related Support and recovery support people who have a history of failed accommodation placement, substance and/or alcohol misuse, criminality and often challenging and negative behaviours.

Part of your role will include advocating for residents where appropriate, helping residents arrange and attend scheduled appointments, for example, GP, Probation, Job Centre and substance misuse services.

The manager is looking for candidates who have experience in working within substance misuse and/or housing - if you have experience in one of these areas you will still be considered as training & support can be offered to the right candidates. Experience in supported housing would also be highly advantageous as would understanding and knowledge of the harmful effects associated with rough sleeping, homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse and offending in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employability and personal relationships.

Due to the nature of the role the service can only consider candidates who are car drivers and have access to their own vehicle as there may be an element of driving from time to time (expenses will be covered). The rate of pay for this role is between £24,669 - £28,312 dependant on prior experience.

The working hours are either 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm or 11am-7pm you will need to be flexible for all shift patterns and you will be required to work occasional weekends.

Benefits of working via Apricus Resourcing include:

• Weekly Payroll
• Free Compliance including mandatory training & DBS
• Dedicated Consultant
• Free Uniform
• High Street Discounts

If you are interested and meet the criteria please hit apply now or contact the office directly as one of the team would be delighted to run through the finer details.