Supported Housing Project Worker

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Supported Housing Project Worker in Manchester. The role involves providing intensive support to vulnerable individuals to help them develop independent living skills and move towards permanent accommodation. Candidates should have experience in similar settings and excellent communication skills. The position is temporary, offering £15-£16 an hour. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience of knowledge of different methods including strengths-based approach.
• Experience of working within a similar setting supporting people with complex needs.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy relating to vulnerable people.
• Ability to motivate positive change and engage clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and intensive support to vulnerable individuals.
• Enable customers to develop independent living skills.
• Build on skills to access work, training, or education.
• Ensure the health and safety of the building and residents.

Skills

Experience with strengths-based approaches

Experience in supported housing

Excellent communication skills

Confidence in lone working

Job description

Supported Housing Project Worker

Manchester

Temporary

£15.00 - £16.00 per hour

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a number of organisations across Manchester who are looking to recruit Supported Housing Workers for their supported housing, temporary accommodation and hostel services. Services support a variety of different client groups including adults and young people experiencing homelessness to live independently and move on with their lives.

Residents are supported by teams who work closely to deliver support in areas such as health and wellbeing, budgeting, education, employment training and rehousing. Residents are offered personalised support packages and through weekly one-to-one sessions, workshops and activities, they are supported to live well and move onto independent accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team within supported housing services, providing high quality and intensive support to vulnerable people.
• Use a person-centred approach to enable customers to develop independent living skills and move on successfully into more permanent accommodation suitable to their needs.
• Successfully build on skills that will support customers to access work, training or education.
• Use techniques such as coaching and strengths-based approaches to enable customers to develop emotional resilience, overcome barriers and take control of their lives.
• Ensure the health and safety of the building and all residents at all times.
• Liaise with external professionals and agencies as required.

Qualifications

• Experience of knowledge of different methods and techniques including strengths-based approach.
• Experience of working within a similar setting supporting people with complex needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of vulnerable people and the issues that can prevent long term tenancy sustainment.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and developments relating to vulnerable people.
• The ability to motivate positive change and engage clients to develop independent living skills and achieve their outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of lone working and the confidence to deal with challenging situations whilst lone working.

As a Supported Housing Project Worker, you will need an Enhanced Adult and Child DBS for this role.

For more information or to apply for this role, please contact Annabelle on 0161 838 3616.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.