Housing Support Worker

Belmont Recruitment; Halifax; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment are seeking an experienced Housing Support Worker to join Calderdale Council on an initial 3-month temporary contract. This full-time role works 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in Halifax.

You will support individuals and families moving from temporary accommodation into suitable long-term housing, assist access to supported housing, social housing and private rented properties, assess support needs and arrange ongoing support, and work with vulnerable people

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals and families.
• Knowledge of housing-related issues and the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
• Understanding of welfare benefits and the support available to clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and families moving from temporary accommodation into suitable, long-term housing.
• Assist clients in accessing supported accommodation, social housing and private rented properties.
• Identify clients' support needs and help ensure appropriate ongoing support is in place.
• Work with vulnerable individuals and families experiencing issues including mental and physical health difficulties, substance misuse, financial problems and domestic abuse.
• Provide guidance and support around housing options and welfare benefits.
• Help clients overcome barriers to securing and maintaining accommodation.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action to protect vulnerable adults and children.
• Work collaboratively with relevant agencies and support services to achieve positive outcomes.
• Conduct visits to clients across the borough, working independently and safely.

Skills

Experience supporting vulnerable

Excellent communication

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Housing Support Worker to join Calderdale Council on an initial 3 month temporary contract with a view to extend. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals and families moving from temporary accommodation into suitable, long-term housing.
• Assist clients in accessing supported accommodation, social housing and private rented properties.
• Identify clients' support needs and help ensure appropriate ongoing support is in place.
• Work with vulnerable individuals and families experiencing issues including mental and physical health difficulties, substance misuse, financial problems and domestic abuse.
• Provide guidance and support around housing options and welfare benefits.
• Help clients overcome barriers to securing and maintaining accommodation.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action to protect vulnerable adults and children.
• Work collaboratively with relevant agencies and support services to achieve positive outcomes.
• Conduct visits to clients across the borough, working independently and safely.

Requirements

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals and families.
• Knowledge of housing-related issues and the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
• Understanding of welfare benefits and the support available to clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.