Sustainable Housing Support Worker

Role Purpose 

The candidate will work within the Street Homelessness Accommodation Team and will provide housing support services across three distinct supported housing projects – Housing First, Dispersed, self-contained flats and Shared Accommodation.



Responsibilities 

• Deliver proactive support to applicants with multiple and complex support needs to help them access and maintain accommodation
• Manage a caseload and ensure all aspects of support work is carried out in accordance with legislation, safeguarding, policies and procedures
• Will collaborate with internal and external partners to improve outcomes for applicants with multiple and complex support
• Ensure all service users’ documentation is relevant and update and that data is accurately entered into the various IT systems
• Contribute to efficient service delivery as an individual and as part of a team, in accordance with local policies procedures and legislation (including shift work where required)

Requirements 

• Experience working in housing associations or councils is required for this position
• Have good knowledge of welfare, housing and homelessness practice
• You must also have strong communication and creative problem-solving skills together with the drive and passion to help vulnerable people to live independent and fulfilling lives
• You must also be willing to work outside of office hours on occasion

Contract 

• Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contract with the opportunity to extend 
• PAYE via Umbrella 
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm A mixture of office/community/home based

If you are interested in this position AND meet the requirements, APPLY NOW!