Housing Support Worker

Hamilton Woods; Widnes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing support organization in Widnes is seeking a Housing Support Worker to assist families in temporary accommodation. The role involves managing utilities, applying for benefits, and conducting risk assessments. Candidates must possess an enhanced DBS, a full UK driving license, and relevant experience in housing support. This is a temporary contract working 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS is essential.
• Experience in housing support is required.

Responsibilities

• Support families facing homelessness in temporary accommodation.
• Assist with setting up utilities and managing bills.
• Help clients apply for benefits.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable clients

DBS Check

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Housing Support Worker

Temporary - Permanent position, 37 hours per week, £17, umbrella contract, Widnes.

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Officer to join an organisation on an initial 3 month basis to work with families that have been referred by Local Authority for temporary accommodation.

Responsibilities of the Housing Support Worker:

• 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 Worker:

• Enhanced DBS (essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• 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 cannot respond to all applicants.