Housing Support Worker

Ashberry Recruitment; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a temporary Housing Support Worker in Macclesfield. This role involves providing essential support to clients in the community, conducting needs assessments, and assisting tenants with compliance to their tenancy agreements. The ideal candidate must have an Enhanced DBS Check, proven experience in providing advice, and basic IT skills. An immediate start is preferred, with a possibility of a permanent position for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check required.
• Proven track record in providing guidance to clients.
• Basic IT knowledge suitable for office environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clients in the community.
• Assess client needs and risks for referrals.
• Support tenants through resettlement plans.
• Ensure compliance with tenancy agreements.
• Liaise with housing agencies for accommodation.
• Maintain communication systems accurately.

Skills

Client support

Risk assessment

Welfare rights advice

Budgeting support

Job description

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for a temporary Housing Support Worker.

As a Housing Support Worker, you will be providing support to clients in the community.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a small team
• Carrying out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals
• Supporting tenants through individual resettlement support plans
• To ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement
• Supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education and training
• Liaising with all relevant housing agencies to find suitable move on accommodation for tenants
• Develop links with the local community
• Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up-to-date
• Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records
• To be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Must have a proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients
• Knowledge and understanding of basic IT suitable for an office environment
• Knowledge of basic housing management tasks, i.e. rent collection, tenancy agreements and arrears management.

Candidates available for an immediate start will be given priority.

Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidates