Housing Support Worker

Venn Group; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established support organization is seeking dedicated Housing Support Workers to provide essential assistance to residents at risk of homelessness. In this impactful role, you will support 8-10 individuals, conducting welfare checks, advocating for their needs, and encouraging independent living within the community. This position offers a chance to make a significant difference in the lives of those in need, ensuring they receive the emotional and practical support necessary for their recovery journey. If you have experience in housing support and a passion for helping others, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Bereitstellung von Wohnunterstützung und Rückhalt für gefährdete Personen.
• Verfügbarkeit bei kurzfristigen Anfragen ist erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung von Wohnunterstützung für 8-10 Bewohner und Unterstützung bei der Vermeidung von Obdachlosigkeit.
• Durchführung von Wohlfahrtsprüfungen und leichte Reinigungsarbeiten im Gebäude.

Skills

Housing Support

Welfare Checks

Advocacy

Emotional Support

Organizational Skills

Job description

Various Housing Support Worker Vacancies waiting to be filled

Venn Group have been approached by a support organisation and would like to introduce the following position available:

Position: Housing Support Worker

Location: Macclesfield

Rate: £15.00 p/hour (Umbrella rate) - Negotiable depending on experience

Length: 3 months initially

Hours: 35.5 hours p/week, including weekends

The role will predominantly involve:

• Providing Housing Related Support and recovery support to 8 – 10 residents
• Supporting clients at risk of homelessness
• Conducting welfare checks
• Light cleaning duties and general upkeep of the building
• Advocating for residents where appropriate, helping residents arrange and attend scheduled appointments and on their structured day programme, GP, Probation, and other alcohol and substance misuse services
• Encouraging and supporting residents to live as fully and independently as possible within the local community, providing information, emotional, organisational, and practical support

The successful candidate must have previous experience in the above duties and be available at short notice.

To find out more about this role or to apply, please contact Samantha Marshall or Adam Parry on 0161 830 1830 or alternatively reply to this email with your up-to-date CV.