Housing Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Housing Support Worker in St Helens. This full-time role involves supporting vulnerable individuals with complex needs such as homelessness and mental health, while ensuring they sustain their tenancy. Candidates should have at least 12 months of relevant experience and hold a full UK driving licence. Enjoy weekly pay and an ongoing contract until at least March 2026. Apply now for this opportunity.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Ongoing temporary contract

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience working with vulnerable adults.
• Experience of completing support plans and risk assessments.
• Full UK driving licence with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Work on a one-to-one basis with customers to create achievable support plans.
• Complete and review risk assessments.
• Encourage engagement with external services.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 12/02/2026

About this job

We're looking to recruit a proactive Housing Support Worker in St Helens on an ongoing, temporary basis.

This is a full-time, 37 hour per week role, requiring an Enhanced Adults DBS (Update Service preferable) and a driving licence, business insurance with access to your own vehicle.

Working alongside a Tenancy Sustainment Officer, you'll offer support to customers with complex needs, including substance misuse, homelessness, mental health and ex-offenders, ensuring individuals are able to remain living healthy, independent lives whilst sustaining their tenancy.

• Work on a one-to-one basis with customers to create achievable, motivating support plans that encourage independent and healthy living
• Complete and review risk assessments, identifying and raising any unknown concerns or safeguarding matters
• Encourage engagement with external services such as mental health teams, recovery groups and employment opportunities
• Assist customers with benefit queries, applications and ensure full entitlements are being received
• Challenge harmful behaviours or breaches of conditions, encouraging tenancy sustainment
• Keep accurate and up-to-date customer contact records

What you’ll need to succeed

• Minimum 12 months' experience working with vulnerable adults (homelessness, mental health, ex-offenders, substance misuse)
• Experience of completing support plans and risk assessments
• Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence with business insurance
• Enhanced Adults DBS (Update service preferable)

What you’ll get in return

• Weekly pay
• Ongoing temporary contract until at least end of March 2026 (likely extension but not guaranteed)
• Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella
• Mileage reimbursement

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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