Housing Support Worker

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housing Support Worker to provide high-quality support to individuals in Preston. In this fulfilling role, you will promote independence and ensure a safe living environment for vulnerable individuals. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living tasks, collaborating with external agencies, and maintaining properties. This full-time position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary, plus a referral bonus for successful candidates. If you have a caring and empathetic approach, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Referral Bonus

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in housing support or working with vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to individuals promoting independence.
• Monitor safeguarding practices and liaise with external professionals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of GDPR

Property Maintenance

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Housing Support Worker

Preston

Independent Living Service

Permanent Contract

Full Time

£23,000.00 per year

We are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker on behalf of a Housing Association in Preston. This role involves providing high-quality support to individuals, promoting independence, and ensuring a safe and well-maintained living environment.

THE ROLE

As a Housing Support Worker, you will provide tailored support to individuals, working in a person-centred manner to meet a range of needs.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting individuals with daily living tasks such as medication prompts, budgeting, and attending appointments.
2. Working closely with individuals facing high levels of drug and alcohol dependency.
3. Monitoring and promoting safeguarding practices, raising concerns as necessary.
4. Liaising with external professionals and agencies to address tenant needs.
5. Inspecting and maintaining properties to ensure safety and readiness for new tenants.
6. Addressing neighbour disputes and tenancy issues with the Housing Officer or Manager.
7. Participating in training and team meetings to improve service delivery.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, working with vulnerable individuals in a housing-related capacity.

We are looking for someone who has:

1. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
2. Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection (GDPR).
3. Experience in property maintenance or housing management.
4. The ability to work flexibly under pressure and to deadlines.
5. A caring, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach.

THE CONTRACT

1. Full-Time, Monday to Friday.
2. Permanent Contract.
3. £23,000.00 per year, plus benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to [e-mail] or call 01772 208966 to 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!