Housing Support Worker

Adult Social Care; Preston; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housing Support Worker to join their team in Preston. This role is pivotal in providing high-quality support to individuals, promoting independence, and ensuring a safe living environment. You will work closely with vulnerable individuals, assisting them with daily tasks and liaising with external professionals. If you're empathetic and possess strong communication skills, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying a permanent, full-time role with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit verletzlichen Personen im Wohnbereich.
• Kenntnisse in der Immobilienverwaltung oder -wartung.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung von Personen bei täglichen Lebensaufgaben.
• Überwachung und Förderung von Schutzpraktiken.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Kenntnisse über Datenschutz (GDPR)

Flexibilität unter Druck

Empathische und nicht wertende Haltung

Education

Erfahrung in einer ähnlichen Rolle

Tools

Datenmanagement-Software

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

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

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail!