Housing Support Worker

Description:

Housing Support Worker
Housing Support | Tenancy Sustainment | Mental Health Services
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire – S43
Pay: £13.50 per hour PAYE | £17.39 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Full-time, Mon – Fri 9 – 5pm | Temporary – initially 2-3 months, with potential extension
Driving: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential, mileage will be paid subject to business insurance.
Are you experienced in supporting vulnerable adults with housing-related needs, tenancy sustainment and welfare benefits?
Client Snapshot:
An opportunity has arisen with an established charity providing housing-related support to vulnerable adults across Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The service supports individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, helping them maintain stable accommodation, develop independent living skills and prevent homelessness.
Vacancy Brief:
We are recruiting an experienced Housing Support Worker to support a community-based and accommodation service in the Chesterfield area.
The successful candidate will manage an existing caseload, providing practical and emotional support to individuals with housing-related needs.
The Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of vulnerable adults requiring housing-related support.
* Assist clients with housing benefit claims, welfare entitlements and income maximisation.
* Support tenancy sustainment, rent arrears management and homelessness prevention.
* Complete individual support plans, risk assessments and regular reviews.
* Help individuals develop budgeting, household management and independent living skills.
* Liaise with housing providers, local authorities, mental health services and other agencies.
* Maintain accurate case notes and records in accordance with safeguarding procedures.
Skills and Attributes:
* Recent experience in housing support, homelessness prevention or tenancy sustainment.
* Good understanding of housing benefits, welfare entitlements and income maximisation.
* Experience managing a caseload and supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs.
* Strong communication, organisation and IT skills.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
* Current Enhanced DBS certificate is essential.
* Ability to commit to the initial temporary assignment.
Keywords for Candidates:
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Interested? Apply today through Oscar Underhill Recruitment with your updated CV and availability