Housing Support Workers – Casual – Darlington

Ashberry Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Casual Housing Support Workers in Tees Valley to provide resettlement support in a hostel environment. Responsibilities include assessing client needs, assisting with tenancy compliance, and offering guidance on welfare and training. Enhanced DBS Check is required. This is an ongoing role with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Must have an Enhanced DBS Check.
• Proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients.
• Knowledge of housing management tasks like rent collection and tenancy agreements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals.
• Support tenants through individual resettlement support plans.
• Ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement.
• Support clients with welfare rights, budgeting, and training.

Skills

Client needs and risk assessment

Information, advice and guidance

Basic IT skills

Housing management knowledge

Job description

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

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

Some of your duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

• 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 for the role:

• 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

For more information please contact Carly on 01282 525510 or [e-mail]