Housing Support Worker

Ashberry Recruitment; Northwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a temporary Housing Support Worker in Northwich. In this role, you will provide essential support to clients in the community, assisting them in areas such as welfare rights, budgeting, and education. The ideal candidate will have an Enhanced DBS Check and experience in client guidance. This position offers a temporary to permanent opportunity for the right individual, with candidates available for an immediate start being prioritized.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check required.
• Proven track record in client guidance.
• Basic IT knowledge suitable for office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in compliance with tenancy agreements.
• Conduct needs and risk assessments.
• Assist with welfare rights, budgeting, and education.

Skills

Client support

Risk assessment

Welfare rights knowledge

Basic IT skills

Housing management knowledge

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