Independent Living & Housing Support Coordinator

recoveryfocus; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Birthday leave

Professional fees reimbursed

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a dedicated Support Coordinator to provide floating support and housing management for adults facing multiple disadvantages in the Bradford District. You’ll work in clients’ homes and the community to help sustain accommodation, enhance wellbeing, and support independent living.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to pursue), knowledge of welfare benefits, safeguarding, and multi-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willing to work towards it.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits system and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of housing options and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding practices and relevant legislation.
• Experience of multi-agency working with external partners.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable people and risk management.
• Ability to manage a caseload and support independence.
• Good record-keeping and use of case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred floating support and housing management to adults with multiple disadvantage across the Bradford District.
• Work with individuals in their own homes and within the community to sustain accommodation and improve wellbeing.
• Deliver housing-related support to establish and sustain tenancies and reduce homelessness.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to provide coordinated support and manage risk.
• Attend team meetings and participate in cross-service collaboration.
• Develop and review support/risk plans and carry out needs assessments and risk assessments.
• Undertake outreach to referral agencies and stakeholders to publicise the service and receive referrals.
• Record case notes and update information in databases for monitoring and evaluation.

Skills

Communication

Case load management

Record keeping

Multi-agency working

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Office software

Job description

Waythrough is seeking a dedicated Support Coordinator to provide floating support and housing management for adults facing multiple disadvantages in the Bradford District. You’ll work in clients’ homes and the community to help sustain accommodation, enhance wellbeing, and support independent living.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to pursue), knowledge of welfare benefits, safeguarding, and multi-agency collaboration.