Housing Support Worker

Your new company
Working alongside a Tenancy Sustainment Officer, you'll offer support to customers with complex needs, including substance misuse, homelessness, mental health and ex-offenders, ensuring individuals are able to remain living healthy, independent lives whilst sustaining their tenancy.
Temp for approx 8 weeks, Monday to Friday.
Enhanced DBS required.
A full driving licence with your own vehicle is needed.

Your new role

Work on a one-to-one basis with customers to create achievable, motivating support plans that encourage independent and healthy living.
Complete and review risk assessments, identifying and raising any unknown concerns or safeguarding matters
Encourage engagement with external services such as mental health teams, recovery groups and employment opportunities
Assist customers with benefit queries, applications and ensure full entitlements are being received

What you'll need to succeed

Minimum 12 months' experience working with vulnerable adults (homelessness, mental health, ex-offenders, substance misuse)

Experience of completing support plans and risk assessments
Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
Full UK driving licence with business insurance
Enhanced Adults DBS (Update service preferable)
What you'll get in return

Weekly pay
Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella
Mileage reimbursement

What you need to do now
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