Derby
Supported Housing
3 Months
35 hours
£16.09 LTD / £13.72 PAYE (inc hol)
Are you dedicated to helping vulnerable individuals achieve independence? A National Charity is looking for a Housing Support Worker to support male and female tenants in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in housing management and support work to make a positive impact on service users’ lives.
THE ROLEAs a Housing Support Worker, you will provide support to tenants in supported housing, empowering them to achieve independence and move on to suitable housing. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Engaging with statutory and third-sector agencies to generate referrals for services.
- Conducting initial assessments of service users’ needs and risks.
- Designing and delivering person-centred support plans in collaboration with external agencies.
- Maintaining regular contact with service users, acting as a role model and offering continuous support.
- Carrying out health and safety inspections of properties and ensuring all housing is maintained to Decent Homes Standards.
- Managing rent accounts, ensuring accurate records, and maximizing rental income by completing Housing Benefit paperwork.
- Developing and reviewing move-on plans for service users, helping them identify realistic options for independent living.
THE CANDIDATETo be successful in this role, you will have previous experience in housing support or a similar role. In addition, the ideal candidate will have:
- Strong experience in housing management and support planning.
- Knowledge of anti-social behaviour management and reporting procedures.
- Proven ability to engage and motivate service users to achieve their goals.
- Familiarity with health and safety procedures within housing settings.
- The ability to liaise effectively with external agencies, including the Probation Service.
THE CONTRACT
- 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
- 3-month contract, with potential for temp-to-perm
- £16.09 per hour LTD / £13.72 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
HOW TO APPLYTo apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 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!
