Housing Support Worker

hamilton-woods-associates; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Housing Support Officer for an initial 3-month contract with the potential for permanency. The role involves working within temporary accommodation supporting families facing homelessness, managing utilities and assisting clients with benefit applications. Candidates must possess an Enhanced DBS and a Full UK Driving Licence, as well as experience in housing support. This is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on vulnerable individuals in need.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.
• Experience in housing support is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support families facing homelessness.
• Manage utilities and bills for clients.
• Assist clients with benefit applications.
• Complete sign ups and inductions.
• Manage a caseload effectively.
• Make referrals to third parties.
• Liaise with agencies for client support.
• Complete support plans and assessments.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable clients

Communication skills

Caseload management

Job description

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Officer to join an organisation on an initial 3 month basis to work with females that have been referred by Local Authority for temporary accommodation. There is scope for the role to become permanent

Responsibilities of the Housing Support Officer

• Working within temporary accommodation, supporting families facing homelessness
• Assisting with the set up and management of utilities and bills
• Supporting clients to apply for benefits
• Completing sign ups and inductions
• Managing a caseload
• Making referrals
• Liaising with third party agencies
• Completing support plans and risk assessments

Requirements of the Housing Support Officer

• Enhanced DBS (essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Previous experience working with vulnerable clients within a housing support capacity.

PLEASE NOTE: applicants purely from a care background will not be considered. Applicants MUST have worked within a housing support capacity.

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall – Associate Director at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we.state cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuc