Housing Support Worker - Ipswich

Guidant Global; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing support organization is seeking a Housing Support Worker in Ipswich. The role involves creating support plans for ex-offenders and managing a caseload of properties. Candidates must have experience in social work, a personal vehicle, and the ability to collaborate with community agencies. Pay ranges from £14.61 to £19.28 per hour, with a shift pattern of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in social work or housing support is preferred.
• Must have a personal vehicle with business insurance.
• Proven ability to work with ex-offenders.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement person-centred support plans for Residents.
• Conduct regular meetings with Residents to address their needs.
• Collaborate with community agencies to provide support.

Skills

Create and implement person-centred support plans

Conduct meetings with Residents

Collaborate with Community Probation Practitioners

Assist with Housing Benefits applications

Manage a caseload of properties

Job description

Overview

Role - Housing Support Worker
Contract - Temp to Perm

Payrate - £14.61ph PAYE OR £19.28ph Umbrella

Location - Ipswich

Client - Nacro

Shift pattern - 40 working hours, 35hrs paid, 5 hours lunch unpaid, occasionally Saturday with Monday off. Late and early shifts patterns. 8-4pm and 2-10pm

Responsibilities

• Create and implement person-centred support plans for Residents (ex-offenders).
• Conduct regular meetings with Residents to discuss their support needs and goals.
• Complete Support and Safety Plans to ensure wellbeing and risk management.
• Collaborate with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to coordinate support.
• Assist Residents in:
• Applying for Housing Benefits
• Managing rent payments
• Accessing additional local services
• Carry out property checks to ensure accommodation is:
• Clean and well-maintained
• Free from hazards or safety issues
• Compliant with housing standards
• Report and follow up on any required repairs or maintenance issues.
• Manage a caseload of allocated properties, working within a wider regional team.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle with business insurance to carry out property visits.

Notes

Please note: This is not a personal care role.

Drivers can only claim mileage from the nearest office to the first property, so it will be based on the location request.