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Housing Support Worker

Job Description

Housing Support Worker
Nottingham
Supported Housing
3 Month Contract
35 Hours
£17.43 LTD / £14.86 PAYE (inc hol)
We are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to join a leading national charity in Nottingham, helping service users move towards independence through tailored support and housing management.

THE ROLE
This role involves delivering housing-related support to vulnerable individuals across 3–4 properties, managing a caseload of 10+ service users.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Creating person-centred Support and Safety Plans and delivering at least 2 hours of support weekly to each service user
  • Maintaining accurate and timely records on the Resident Record Database
  • Supporting service users with practical life skills and domestic tasks
  • Conducting weekly property inspections and reporting maintenance issues
  • Developing move-on plans and supporting service users to secure independent accommodation
  • Liaising with Probation Services to deliver joined-up support
  • Maximising rent collection and assisting with benefit applications

THE CANDIDATE
We are looking for an experienced Housing Support Worker with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within a supported housing or homelessness service.
The ideal candidate will also have:
  • Experience working with vulnerable or complex needs individuals
  • Strong understanding of housing management and support planning
  • Ability to work independently, including lone working and home-based tasks
  • A proactive approach to tenancy sustainment and rent arrears prevention
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

THE CONTRACT
This is a 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension.
  • 37 hours per week (40 working hours including 5 hours unpaid lunch)
  • Shifts will include both early (8am–4pm) and late (2pm–10pm) patterns
  • Occasional Saturday working with time off in lieu during the week
  • Must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS
The pay for the role is £17.43 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £14.86 per hour, inclusive of holiday.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call on 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!