Housing Support Worker

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Housing Support Worker

Location: Swadlincote

Hours: 33 hours / 2 sleeps

Shift Breakdown: 9:45am-12am - sleep-in - 7:30am-10:45am - finish shift

Shift Pattern: 3-week rolling rota

Salary: £25,154

Are you looking for a new role that will give you variety and a sense of achievement?

I am looking for a Housing Support Worker who has a background in supporting adults who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and I want to hear from YOU today!

I am providing recruitment support for a fantastic client who specialise in delivering homes, services, and innovation for some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. They aim to provide the very best service, and they would love your help in continuing that process.

Salary and Benefits

For your hard work and commitment, you will be paid a salary of £25,154 and a very desirable employee package.

Overview of the Role

The 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 contribution to 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 manner
• Signposting customers to relevant sources of information, support, guidance, and advice
• Effectively working in partnership with external agencies for the benefit of customers
• Completing and following clear risk assessments, and adhering to the organisations Health and Safety Policy
• Completing and maintaining accurate records in line with the requirements (including detailed support plans, risk assessments and regular checks).

Required Skills, Experience, & Knowledge

• Passion and desire to help people who are struggling with their tenancy and are at risk of homelessness
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle - ESSENTIAL
• A DBS on the update service
• Professional or personal experience working with young people or adults with learning disabilities or mental health
• Transferable skills which could enable you to support vulnerable adults who are at risk of homelessness

Interview Process

These stages have been put in place to help benefit and streamline the process of recruitment

1st Stage - Shortlisting & Pre-Screening

In the first stage I personally will review your CV. Should you be successful, I will invite you for a telephone call. We will have a telephone conversation to discuss your right to work, work history, and suitability for the role.

2nd Stage - Formal Interview

In this stage, you will go have a formal interview with the hiring manager.

All applications must be accompanied with an up-to-date CV. If successful, you will be required to have a current 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 now`!