Independent Living Housing Coordinator

YMCA North Tyneside; North Shields; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA North Tyneside is seeking a dedicated Housing Support Coordinator in North Tyneside to help residents achieve independent living.

You will assess needs, review safety plans, and act as lead case worker for a group of residents, coordinating Support Workers and apprentice staff to deliver tailored, person-centred support in a supportive housing environment.

Applicants should have significant care experience, be flexible to travel, and hold IT literacy; DBS checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working in a support or care environment.
• Experience of person-centred support and safety planning.
• Knowledge of the statutory framework of provision of support for the client group.
• Basic understanding of housing law i.e. tenancies, evictions etc.
• Flexibility to travel to required workplace locations.
• A high level of IT Literacy.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking assessments and producing and reviewing support and safety plans for individuals.
• Acting as the lead case worker for a specified number of residents.
• Coordinating the development of Support Workers and apprentice support workers.
• Providing direct support to higher risk clients requiring more intensive support in specialist services.

Skills

Support or care experience

Person-centred support

IT literacy

Housing law knowledge

Travel flexibility

Statutory framework knowledge

Job description

YMCA North Tyneside is seeking a dedicated Housing Support Coordinator in North Tyneside to help residents achieve independent living.

You will assess needs, review safety plans, and act as lead case worker for a group of residents, coordinating Support Workers and apprentice staff to deliver tailored, person-centred support in a supportive housing environment.

Applicants should have significant care experience, be flexible to travel, and hold IT literacy; DBS checks will be conducted.