Housing Support Worker Vacancy
Agency Ref: J85169
An exciting opportunity has arisen within a well-established organisation based in Breckland and South Norfolk for a dynamic Housing Support Worker to join the team in providing person led support to clients living in supported accommodation.
Type: Temporary
Location: Breckland and South Norfolk
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday; 9am – 5pm
Daily duties:
• Working with a caseload of homeless clients to promote their independence whilst staying in supported accommodation
• Deliver emotional and life skills based support, assisting service users with day to day tasks
• Complete support plans and risk assessments with the service users
• Enforce tenancy conditions in line with procedures including low level anti-social behaviour and rent arrears
• Offer specialist knowledge and insight into rent arrears helping tenants with budgeting
• Carry out regular estate inspections
• Offer advice and assistance to tenants regarding their benefit entitlements
• Provide support and advice to tenants in relation to issues concerning their tenancies
Essential requirements:
• An Enhanced DBS from within the last three years or the willingness to obtain one
• Previous experience supporting vulnerable people in a support setting
• Experience working with those with complex needs
• A full UK Driving Licence with access to a car