Housing Support Worker

Nacro; Yate Rocks; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading housing support organization in the UK is hiring a Housing Support Worker to assist service users with their needs and manage housing applications. You will collaborate with various authorities while working flexibly, mainly part-time. Essential skills include problem-solving and strong communication. Applicants must possess a UK driving license and an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license.
• Access to a vehicle with business car insurance.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.
• Enhanced DBS check and Prison Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual support needs and create safety plans.
• Ensure properties meet Decent Homes Standard.
• Work alongside probation services and housing authorities.

Skills

Engagement with people

Problem-solving

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

ICT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Housing Support Worker

Join Nacro’s CAS-2 team: Get an excellent grounding in the criminal justice system and the reward of helping people change their lives.

Due to significant service expansion, we are actively seeking more candidates for CAS-2 Housing Support Worker positions.

Location

Cornwall

Salary

£26,584 Per Annum (Base salary £25,584 + £1,000 Unsociable Hours) - (Pro rata as this is a part time role

Job Type

Part Time (24 Hours Per Week) – Permanent

Working Hours

Part time 24 Hours per week (including 5 hours paid lunch break), shift patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview. The provision of the contract is between 08:00 and 22:00 Monday- Friday and Saturday 09.00 -17:00 on a rolling rotational basis.

Role Overview

As a Housing Support Worker, you’ll enjoy varied and rewarding days, making a real difference to both service users and the wider community, and gaining a real insight into the criminal justice system.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Service Users: Assess individual support needs, create safety plans, assist with housing applications, Housing Benefit claims, and rent payments.
• Property Management: Ensure properties meet the Decent Homes Standard, address maintenance issues, and offer guidance on housing-related matters.
• Collaboration: Work alongside probation services, court staff, and housing authorities to achieve the best possible outcomes for service users.

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

• Resilient individuals who know how to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Problem-solvers who enjoy thinking creatively to overcome challenges.
• Emotionally intelligent people who understand and respond to human behaviour.
• Team players eager to collaborate and contribute positively.

Essential Skills & Qualities

• Strong interest in engaging with people, adapting communication styles, and making informed decisions.
• Ability to work professionally whilst balancing service user needs and Nacro’s wider mission.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Competent ICT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) – internal systems training provided.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving license
• Access to a vehicle and business car insurance (mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile).
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.
• Enhanced DBS check and Prison Clearance required.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Occupational sick pay exceeding statutory requirements.
• Flexible working options, including the ability to work from home between property visits and manage your meetings with service users around personal constraints.

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Notes

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience in the criminal justice system. A criminal record may not disqualify you from undertaking this role. Please note that this role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship. For more information on UK working rights, please visit GOV.UK Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now and take the next step in your career within criminal justice and housing support. Interviews are ongoing, and we are hiring for