Housing Support Worker

Ashberry Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a temporary full-time Project Worker in Salford. You will provide essential support to clients, assisting with their resettlement plans and ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements. The role includes working closely with various housing agencies and maintaining up-to-date communication systems. Applicants must have an enhanced DBS Check and a valid driver's license with business insurance.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check required.
• Proven track record of providing information, advice, and guidance to clients.
• Knowledge of housing management tasks necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support clients through individual resettlement support plans.
• Carry out client needs and risk assessments.
• Liaise with housing agencies for suitable accommodations.

Skills

Client support

Assessment

Welfare rights

Budgeting

Education and training support

Community engagement

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for a temporary full time Project Worker to work in Salford.

As a Project Worker, you will be providing support to clients within the service.

Some of your duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

- 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

Requirements for the role:

- 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 must also be a driver and have use of their own vehicle with business insurance. (Mileage will be paid)

Candidates available for an immediate start will be given priority.