Richmond, Surrey
3 Months
35 hours
£16.95 LTD / £14.45 PAYE (inc hol)
Are you passionate about supporting individuals to improve their well-being and achieve independence? A National Charity is seeking a Housing Support Worker in Richmond, Surrey, to work closely with service users, ensuring they receive the housing-related support they need to thrive.
THE ROLE As a Housing Support Worker, you will support service users through tailored programs, assessments, and ongoing engagement to help them achieve positive outcomes. Key responsibilities include:
- Engaging with referral agencies, third-sector organizations, and community groups to generate referrals for services.
- Conducting initial assessments to evaluate service users' needs, risks, and suitability for the program.
- Designing and delivering structured support plans, referring to specialist agencies as required.
- Maintaining regular contact with service users, providing professional guidance and acting as a positive role model.
- Conducting risk assessments and ensuring appropriate actions are taken for safety.
- Encouraging service user participation in decision-making and service development.
- Building relationships with external agencies to provide additional support for service users’ needs.
THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, supporting vulnerable individuals within a housing or social care setting. You will also have:
- Experience conducting needs and risk assessments for service users.
- Strong knowledge of housing support services and welfare benefits.
- The ability to develop and implement support plans tailored to individual needs.
- Experience working in partnership with external agencies and community groups.
- Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
THE CONTRACT
- 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
- 3-month contract, with potential for a temp-to-perm opportunity
- £16.95 per hour (LTD) / £14.45 per hour (PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay)
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 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!
