Housing Support Workers

Central Recruitment Services Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Housing Support Worker in London. The role involves helping young people secure housing and providing support services. Candidates should have experience in social care, communication skills, and knowledge of welfare benefits. This position requires working 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, with a salary of £27,176 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience providing good outcomes for young people in supported living.
• Understanding of housing support needs of young people.
• Ability and confidence to work alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out needs and risk assessments for young people.
• Promote integration of the tenant into the community.
• Support young people with accessing various services.

Skills

Experience of providing support to young people

Communication skills

Knowledge of welfare benefits

Knowledge of health and safety issues

IT skills

Ability to work alone and in a team

Approachable manner

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for five permanent Housing Support Workers (Days), to work in the Lewisham and Lambeth areas. The service provides support to young people to help them secure a place on the housing register or find appropriate rental properties which enable them to regain their independence.

The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis, covering early, mid and late shifts. This role is on a permanent basis. The salary is £27,176 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Carry out needs and risk assessments, complete support plans, provide support, carry out reviews and welfare checks
• Promote the integration of the tenant into the local community and provide opportunities so they can develop skills and have access to a wide range of experiences
• Support young people to access counselling, mental health support, or drug and alcohol services
• Involve the tenant in everyday household tasks where possible, and help to develop the skills needed to achieve this. Tasks include gardening, shopping, cleaning, cooking and all other normal day to day tasks
• Liaise with other external agencies e.g. Benefits, Health professionals/agencies, local authorities
• Maintain accurate and appropriate records relating to all aspects of the tenants home
• Participate in managing the income and expenditure of the house including residents' finances and payment of bills
• Carry out core housing management tasks including void inspections, sign-ups, move-in support and liaison with utilities and Housing Benefit, low level arrears management and estate/health and safety inspections
• Support to maintain accommodation appropriately including reporting and following up maintenance issues

Please note, this role involves lone working.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing support to young people with complex needs in the community or within a supported living environment
• Experience providing good outcomes for young people ensuring successful move on from the service
• Up to date knowledge of welfare benefits
• Able to communicate effectively with customers, staff, external agencies and stakeholders
• Understanding of housing support needs of young people and the benefits of a flexible, outcome focussed and personalised support service whilst supporting people to help themselves
• Knowledge of health and safety issues relating to young people and knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children local policies, protocols and good practice
• Effective at using Microsoft Office along with having comprehensive IT skills and ability to maintain electronic records, with attention to detail
• Ability and confidence to lone work and as part of a team
• Have an approachable manner and the resilience to cope with a busy, challenging and emotive job

Further requirements

• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months' of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

Please note; the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position