Housing Support Worker

Job Description

Housing Support WorkerSalary: £26,544 - £28,140Location: Long EatonHours: 33 hours / 2 sleepsShift Breakdown: 9:45am-12am - sleep-in - 7:30am-10:45am - finish shift, on a 3-week rolling rotaEssential - you will not be considered should you not hold a UK Driving LicenceAre you looking for a new role that will give you variety and a sense of achievementI am looking for a Housing Support Worker who has a background in supporting adults who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. You will become part of an amazing team who will support service users in their journey to allow them to live independentlyand re-engage within the community. If this sounds like the role for you, I would love to hear from YOU today!I am in partnership and collaborating with a fantastic national client who are a registered care and support charity, who specialise in delivering homes, services, and innovation for the most disadvantaged communities in the country and provide support to vulnerableadults. They aim to provide the very best service, and they would love YOUR help to continue that vision.Salary and BenefitsFor your hard work and commitment, you will be paid a salary between £26,544 - £28,140, and a very desirable employee package which includes; enhanced annual leave of 35 days, enhanced sickness pay based on your length of service, flexibility surrounding hybridworking, access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Wellbeing Champions, Employee Assistance Programme, team initiatives, pay-care employee benefits service, personal development, optional overtime, refer a friend scheme, passion about EDI strategies, workplace pension, social media posts to celebrate achievements, and much more!Overview of the RoleThe client is looking for a full-time Housing Support Worker to provide person centred support to customers, reporting any safeguarding concerns in line with policy and procedure. To support customers with life skills and empower them to make a positive contributionto society and become self-sufficient; this includes recording case studies that reflect achievements of outcomes.Key Responsibilities:Providing a flexible, responsive service which operates in a timely and person-centred mannerSignposting customers to relevant sources of information, support, guidance, and adviceEffectively working in partnership with external agencies for the benefit of customersCompleting and following clear risk assessments, and adhering to the organisations Health and Safety PolicyCompleting and maintaining accurate records in line with the requirements (including detailed support plans, risk assessments and regular checks).Required ExperienceExperience supporting people sustain their tenancies, working with vulnerable people who have been subject to homelessness or substance misuseIs your current role relatedIf you are interested in this position, and you come from the following areas and job roles, I would LOVE to talk to you too!Criminal Justice, Police, Prison & Probation, Children & Young People`s services - if you work with ex-offenders, or supporting those at risk of re-offending, or if you work with young people or young adults who have experience of gang violence, or are careleavers, please do apply!Interview Process1st Stage - Shortlisting & Pre-ScreeningIn this stage I will review your CV, and then invite you for a telephone conversation, where will discuss your right to work, work history, suitability for the role, and any questions you may have.2nd Stage - Formal InterviewIn this stage, you will have a formal interview with the hiring manager.If successful, you will be required to have a DBS on the update service, eligibility of right to work, and your start date will be subject to sufficient references.If you want to help make a difference to service users and also your career, CLICK APPLY TODAY!