Housing Support Worker
Preston
Independent Living Service
Permanent Contract
Full Time
£23,000 per year

We are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker on behalf of a Housing Association in Preston. This role involves providing high-quality support to individuals, promoting independence, and ensuring a safe and well-maintained living environment.

THE ROLE
As a Housing Support Worker, you will provide tailored support to individuals, working in a person-centred manner to meet a range of needs.
Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting individuals with daily living tasks such as medication prompts, budgeting, and attending appointments.
• Working closely with individuals facing high levels of drug and alcohol dependency.
• Monitoring and promoting safeguarding practices, raising concerns as necessary.
• Liaising with external professionals and agencies to address tenant needs.
• Inspecting and maintaining properties to ensure safety and readiness for new tenants.
• Addressing neighbour disputes and tenancy issues with the Housing Officer or Manager.
• Participating in training and team meetings to improve service delivery.

THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, working with vulnerable individuals in a housing-related capacity.
We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection (GDPR).
• Experience in property maintenance or housing management.
• The ability to work flexibly under pressure and to deadlines.
• A caring, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach.

THE CONTRACT

• Full-Time, Monday to Friday.
• Permanent Contract.
• £23,000.00 per year, plus benefits.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!