Young People Housing Support Worker - Solihull

Premier Christian Communications Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization specializing in social housing is looking for a Housing Support Worker in Solihull. This temporary position requires helping young people with housing and mental health needs, focusing on homelessness prevention and support. The role involves direct engagement, planning interventions, and ensuring equitable access to services, with a commitment to making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in preventing homelessness for young people.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in engaging with services and developing support plans.
• Assess housing needs and develop strategies to prevent homelessness.
• Implement and evaluate interventions promoting self-care.

Skills

Experience in homelessness prevention

Enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce

Job description

Housing Support Worker – Young People

Location: Solihull | Type: Temporary | Pay Rate: £16.65 per hour (Umbrella)

Are you passionate about helping others and seeking a new challenge in Social Housing? We are recruiting for an organization that specializes in supporting individuals with homelessness and mental health needs. As they expand across the UK, they are looking for dedicated Support Workers to contribute to their high-quality services.

Vacancy Details:

• Position: Housing Support Worker (Temporary, covering long-term sickness)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
• Location: Solihull
• Pay Rate: £13.05 PAYE or £16.65 Umbrella
• Requirements: Experience in homelessness prevention for young people in independent living; enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce

Responsibilities:

• Support young people to engage with services, participate in assessments, and develop support plans around their health, wellbeing, and housing
• Plan, implement, review, and evaluate interventions to promote understanding and self-care
• Assess housing and support needs, risks, and develop strategies to prevent homelessness
• Ensure young people facing discrimination or stigma due to mental health, substance misuse, or offending receive fair access to services

This role is based in Solihull and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you are committed to making a positive impact on young people's lives, apply now.