Housing Support Worker - Merthyr Tydfil/Rhondda Cynon Taff

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for caring and organised housing support workers to assist individuals coming out of prison on the bail system. Your role will involve managing the needs of residents and coordinating support services to improve their lives and independence.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Internal payroll system with no hidden costs

Friendly, supportive office team available 24/7

Career progression

Referral bonuses

Free training

Free DBS

Flexible working

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a social care role in the last 2 years.
• Desirable experience in mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, and housing benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with managing their needs and liaise with other agencies.
• Support residents in adhering to bail and tenancy agreements.
• Promote independence and build self-esteem in service users.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organisational Skills

Job description

Your new company: We are looking to recruit personable, organised, and caring housing support workers. You will be assisting with the tenancy support of individuals coming out of prison on the bail system. Improve the lives of service users by coordinating the provision of direct housing-related support and housing management services by working with area operational and central support teams and liaising with a range of external agencies and partners. There may also be a requirement to work alone in the community and/or service setting. Please note, you will be working with individuals who are coming out on bail from the prison system.

Your new role: Working closely with residents to manage their needs. This will involve liaising with other agencies to help the people you support keep their place within the property through supporting their finances and promoting their independence. You will be completing activities to promote and build self-esteem, whilst ensuring residents adhere to bail and tenancy agreements. Typical shifts will be 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday (one evening and one Saturday every 6 weeks).

What you'll need to succeed: You will need at least 6 months experience in a social care role within the last 2 years. Desirable experience includes mental health, dealing with drug and alcohol abuse, and helping people with housing and benefits. Please note, driving is essential for this role.

What you'll get in return:

• Weekly pay
• An internal payroll system with no umbrella companies and hidden costs/additional charges
• A friendly, supportive office team available 24/7 with our on-call system
• Career progression
• Referral bonuses
• Free training
• Free DBS
• Flexible working
• Holiday pay