Housing & Tenancy Support Worker - Driving Required

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Halifax; Sur place; GBP 20 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join our client based in Halifax. The role involves helping vulnerable individuals and families move from temporary accommodation into suitable, longer‑term housing, including supported housing, social housing and private rented properties.

The ideal candidate will have experience with complex needs, safeguarding and budgeting, and be confident visiting across the borough.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting vulnerable individuals and families in housing or homelessness.
• Experience with clients with complex needs and multiple disadvantages.
• Understanding of housing options and homelessness challenges.
• Ability to recognise safeguarding concerns and assess risks.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and budgeting support.
• Full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsabilités

• Support individuals and families in temporary accommodation to identify and access longer-term housing options.
• Work with clients to secure appropriate accommodation (supported housing, social housing, private rented).
• Develop person-centred support plans addressing needs, risks and barriers to independent living.
• Provide advice and support around tenancy sustainment, budgeting, rent payments, welfare benefits and managing finances.
• Support clients with complex issues, including mental and physical health difficulties, substance misuse, financial hardship and domestic abuse.
• Identify safeguarding concerns, assess risks and act per policies.
• Liaise with landlords, housing providers, local authorities and partner agencies to coordinate support and secure accommodation.
• Carry out regular visits across the borough, working independently and managing workload.

Connaissances

Driving licence

Description du poste

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join our client based in Halifax. The role involves helping vulnerable individuals and families move from temporary accommodation into suitable, longer‑term housing, including supported housing, social housing and private rented properties.

The ideal candidate will have experience with complex needs, safeguarding and budgeting, and be confident visiting across the borough.