Housing Support Worker

Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Warwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Housing Support Worker for Leamington Spa, CV32. This full-time, temp-to-perm role involves shift-based coverage from 8:00am to 9:00pm across seven days. Pay is £13.05 PAYE or £16.75 per hour Umbrella.

An enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce is essential. Previous experience with homeless young people is required. Based in Leamington Spa, you will contribute to safeguarding, tenancy management and independent living outcomes,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in homelessness, housing, or related settings.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and incident response.
• Experience with risk assessment and support planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred housing-related support to residents in supported accommodation.
• Help residents develop independent-living skills: budgeting, tenancy, education, training and employment goals.
• Create and review support plans, complete risk assessments, and monitor progress.

Skills

Youth support

Safeguarding

Risk assessment

Job description

Housing Support Worker – Young People

• Homelessness Support
• Leamington Spa CV32
• Full-Time Temp to Perm Vacancy
• £16.75 per hour Umbrella or £13.05 PAYE

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve independence and positive outcomes?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity within supported housing and homelessness services?

Client Snapshot

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation that supports young people experiencing homelessness, housing difficulties and other complex support needs. Its services help vulnerable young people develop the confidence, stability and practical skills needed to progress towards independent living.

They are now seeking an experienced Housing Support Worker to join their Leamington Spa service on a temporary to permanent basis.

Vacancy Brief

• Housing Support Worker – Temp to Perm Assignment
• Based in Leamington Spa, CV32
• Full-time, shift-based position
• Rota operates across seven days per week
• Shifts take place between 8:00am and 9:00pm, including:
• 8:00am–4:00pm
• 11:00am–7:00pm
• 1:00pm–9:0pm
• Pay rate: £13.05 PAYE or £16.75 per hour Umbrella
• An Enhanced DBS covering both the Child and Adult Workforce is essential
• Previous experience supporting young people within homelessness, supported housing or independent-living services is essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, housing-related support to young people living within supported accommodation.
• Assist residents to develop independent-living skills, including budgeting, tenancy management, education, training and employment goals.
• Complete support plans, risk assessments and regular reviews to monitor progress and outcomes.
• Support young people to sustain their accommodation and prevent homelessness.
• Work closely with external agencies and partner organisations to ensure residents receive appropriate support.
• Safeguard vulnerable young people and respond appropriately to welfare concerns.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service-performance requirements.
• Encourage engagement with support services and promote positive wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting young people within homelessness, housing, supported living or a related support service.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and support planning.
• Flexibility to work a rota covering weekdays and weekends between 8:00am and 9:00pm.
• An Enhanced DBS covering both the Child and Adult Workforce.

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