Housing Support Worker

Ashberry Recruitment; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashberry Recruitment is seeking a temporary full-time Project Worker in Rochdale. The role involves supporting clients through resettlement plans, conducting assessments, and ensuring adherence to tenancy agreements. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, IT skills, and a driver's license. Immediate start preferred with potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of providing information, advice, and guidance to clients.
• Knowledge of basic housing management tasks.
• Available for an immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients with individual resettlement support plans.
• Liaising with housing agencies to secure accommodation.
• Maintaining health and safety incident records.

Skills

Client support

Risk assessment

Welfare rights

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Enhanced DBS Check

Driving license and vehicle with business insurance

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for a temporary full timeProject Workers to work in Rochdale.

As a Project Worker, you will be providing support to clients within the service.

Some of your duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

– 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

Requirements for the role:

– 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 must also be a driver and have use of their own vehicle with business insurance. (Mileage will be paid)

Candidates available for an immediate start will be given priority.

Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidates

As a specialist recruiter for the Housing and Charities sector, Ashberry is committed to safeguarding adults, children and young people and in promoting the welfare of vulnerable people through safer recruitment processes. Due to the nature of the role an Enhanced DBS is required, which is on the update service or dated within the last 12 months.