Housing Support Worker

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a dedicated Housing Support Worker to assist unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people in Oxford. This role involves developing personalized support plans, helping clients transition to independent living, and liaising with various agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience in housing support, a strong understanding of tenancy systems, and the ability to manage a caseload independently. Join this impactful team and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Referral bonus

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in housing or support roles with vulnerable young people.
• Strong understanding of tenancy support and housing systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review tailored support plans for young people.
• Assist with applications for social and private accommodation.
• Carry out risk assessments and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Housing systems understanding

Support plan creation

Risk assessment

Lone working

Microsoft Office proficiency

Driving licence

Language skills (Arabic, Pashtu, Kurdish, Tigrinya)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Housing Support Worker
Oxford
Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers
3 Months
37 Hours Per Week (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm)
£18.89 LTD / £16.10 PAYE (inc holiday)

We are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to provide dedicated floating support to unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people across Oxford and West Berkshire, helping them transition from supported housing to independent living.

THE ROLE
You will be supporting vulnerable 18–21-year-old care leavers, many of whom are unaccompanied asylum seekers, by developing personalised support plans, enabling them to maintain their tenancies, gain independence, and build brighter futures.

• Work closely with young people to develop and regularly review tailored support plans
  
  
• Assist with applications for social and private rented accommodation
  
  
• Carry out risk assessments and maintain accurate case records
  
  
• Liaise with partner agencies including local authorities, colleges, and support services
  
  
• Support clients with benefits, tenancy sustainment and community integration
  
  
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns as per procedures
  
  
• Manage a caseload autonomously across dispersed housing locations
  
  

THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar housing or support role, particularly with vulnerable young people, including asylum seekers and care leavers.

• Strong understanding of housing systems and tenancy support
  
  
• Experience creating support plans and completing risk assessments
  
  
• Confident in lone working and delivering outreach support
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams
  
  
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
  
  
• Beneficial but not essential: language skills in Arabic, Pashtu, Kurdish or Tigrinya
  
  

THE CONTRACT
3 Month Contract, Temp to Perm
The pay for the role is £18.89 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £16.10 per hour, inclusive of holiday.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to [e-mail] or call on01772 208966to discuss the role in more detail!

If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!