Housing Support Worker - Birmingham

Nacro; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Birmingham is seeking a Housing Support Worker to provide vital support and assist individuals navigating the criminal justice system. You will assess support needs, help with housing applications, and collaborate with probation services. The role requires strong engagement skills and excellent organizational abilities. The position offers a salary of £26,584 per annum, with potential for varied working hours including evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in engaging with people, adapting communication styles.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Competent ICT skills, training on internal systems provided.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual support needs and create safety plans.
• Ensure properties meet Decent Homes Standard and address maintenance.
• Collaborate with probation services and housing authorities.

Skills

Strong interest in engaging with people

Excellent organisational skills

Competent ICT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Housing Support Worker - Birmingham

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

Location: Birmingham

Covering: West Midlands

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £26,584 Per Annum (Base salary £25,584 + £1,000 Unsociable Hours)

Working Hours: 40 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.

Enhanced DBS check and Prison Clearance required.

Full Driving license and access to car required:

This role has an “essential travel” requirement. Should you choose to use your own vehicle to meet this requirement, please note that Nacro’s Driving for Work Policy requires all staff who drive for work purposes to have full business use insurance cover for their vehicle.

Nacro does not reimburse any additional insurance premium costs, as these are already covered within the Inland Revenue mileage expense rate (currently 45p per mile).

This role is part of the Community Accommodation with Support, Tier 2 (CAS-2) programme, directly commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and operating nationwide across England and Wales. The service provides accommodation and support for low/medium-risk people eligible for home detention curfew or bail, helping to keep people out of prison (when living in the community on licence is an option) and to support prison leavers to re-establish (crime-free) independent lives.

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.

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 multiple roles.

Request for Visa Sponsorship – NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS VACANCY

There are strict criteria for visa sponsorship set by the British Government. This vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship.

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