Housing Support Worker

Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Luddington CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Housing Support Worker to assist young people in Stratford-upon-Avon. The role is temp-to-perm with both full-time and part-time options, and a shift-based rota across 8:00am to 9:00pm.

You will deliver person-centered housing-related support, help residents develop independent living skills, complete plans and risk assessments, safeguard vulnerable young people, and coordinate with partner agencies to prevent homelessness.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in homelessness, housing, supported living or related services.
• Strong safeguarding, risk assessment and support planning skills.
• Flexibility to work a rota covering weekdays and weekends, 8:00–21:00.
• Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult Workforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered, housing-related support to young people in supported accommodation.
• Help residents develop independent-living skills (budgeting, tenancy management, education, training, employment).
• Complete support plans, risk assessments and regular reviews to monitor progress.
• Support young people to sustain accommodation and prevent homelessness.
• Collaborate with external agencies to ensure access to appropriate services.
• Safeguard vulnerable young people and respond to welfare concerns.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service-performance requirements.
• Encourage engagement with support services and promote wellbeing.

Job description

Housing Support Worker – Young People

* Homelessness Support

* Stratford-upon-Avon CV37

* Full-Time or Part-Time Temp to Perm Vacancy

* £16.75 per hour Umbrella or £13.05 PAYE

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve independence and positive outcomes?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity within supported housing and homelessness services?

Client Snapshot

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation that supports young people experiencing homelessness, housing difficulties and other complex support needs. Its services help vulnerable young people develop the confidence, stability and practical skills needed to progress towards independent living.

They are now seeking an experienced Housing Support Worker to join their Stratford-upon-Avon service on a temporary to permanent basis. Full-time and part-time applicants will be considered.

Vacancy Brief

• * Housing Support Worker – Temp to Perm Assignment
• * Based in Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37
• * Full-time and part-time applicants considered
• * Shift-based rota operating across seven days per week
• * Shifts take place between 8:00am and 9:00pm, including:
• • * 8:00am–4:00pm
  • * 11:00am–7:00pm
  • * 1:00pm–9:00pm
• * Pay rate: £13.05 PAYE or £16.75 per hour Umbrella
• * An Enhanced DBS covering both the Child and Adult Workforce is essential
• * Previous experience supporting young people within homelessness, supported housing or independent-living services is essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• * Provide person-centred, housing-related support to young people living within supported accommodation.
• * Assist residents to develop independent-living skills, including budgeting, tenancy management, education, training and employment goals.
• * Complete support plans, risk assessments and regular reviews to monitor progress and outcomes.
• * Support young people to sustain their accommodation and prevent homelessness.
• * Work closely with external agencies and partner organisations to ensure residents receive appropriate support.
• * Safeguard vulnerable young people and respond appropriately to welfare concerns.
• * Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service-performance requirements.
• * Encourage engagement with support services and promote positive wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For

• * Experience supporting young people within homelessness, housing, supported living or a related support service.
• * A strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and support planning.
• * Flexibility to work a rota covering weekdays and weekends between 8:00am and 9:00pm.
• * An Enhanced DBS covering both the Child and Adult Workforce.

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