Temporary Housing Support Specialist (Cornwall)

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Mount Hawke; On-site; GBP 33,707,000 - 35,666,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Temporary Housing Support Worker in Cornwall to provide person-centred support to adults facing homelessness and related challenges. You will manage a caseload, help residents build independence and assist with budgeting and accessing services.

The role requires empathy, reliability and strong communication, with duties including assessments, support planning and safeguarding, within a collaborative housing team.

Qualifications

• Empathy and reliability in supporting residents with complex needs.
• Experience completing support plans, risk assessments and case records.
• Good knowledge of housing and tenancy-related issues.
• Experience supporting people with benefits, budgeting or financial difficulties.
• Driver with access to a car.
• Good IT and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Completing needs and risk assessments.
• Developing and reviewing individual support plans.
• Agreeing meaningful goals and outcomes with residents.
• Supporting residents with tenancy management and sustaining their accommodation.
• Providing budgeting and money management support.
• Supporting residents with benefit applications and forms, including Universal Credit and PIP.
• Helping residents access health, wellbeing and other support services.
• Accompanying or transporting residents to appointments where required.
• Supporting residents to develop independence and life skills.
• Responding to safeguarding, risk and welfare concerns.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records and case notes.
• Working with colleagues and external agencies for coordinated support.
• Participating in the service's on-call rota.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

Driving

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Temporary Housing Support Worker in Cornwall to provide person-centred support to adults facing homelessness and related challenges. You will manage a caseload, help residents build independence and assist with budgeting and accessing services.

The role requires empathy, reliability and strong communication, with duties including assessments, support planning and safeguarding, within a collaborative housing team.