Housing Support Worker - Casual - North Sheilds

Ashberry Recruitment; South Shields; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks Casual Housing Support Workers in South Shields. The role involves providing resettlement support to clients in a hostel, conducting needs assessments, and ensuring adherence to tenancy agreements. A successful candidate will have an Enhanced DBS Check, experience in client guidance, and knowledge of housing management tasks. Training and support provided.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check is required.
• Proven track record in providing information and advice.
• Basic IT skills suitable for office work.
• Understanding of housing management tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client needs and risk assessments for all referrals.
• Support tenants through resettlement support plans.
• Ensure compliance with tenancy agreements.
• Assist clients with welfare rights and budgeting.
• Develop links with the local community.
• Maintain accurate communication systems.
• Record health and safety incidents.
• Follow agreed organizational policies.

Skills

Information, advice and guidance

Client assessment

Knowledge of housing management

Basic IT skills

Job description

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for Casual Housing Support Workers to work in the North Shields area, on an ongoing basis.

As a Housing Support Worker, you will be providing resettlement support to clients within a hostel environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals
• Supporting tenants through individual resettlement support plans
• To ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement
• Supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education and training
• Develop links with the local community
• Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up-to-date
• Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records
• To be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Must have a proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients
• Knowledge and understanding of basic IT suitable for an office environment
• Knowledge of basic housing management tasks, i.e. rent collection, tenancy agreements and arrears management