Housing Support Worker – (Female Only)
* South Manchester
* Sociable Working Hours
* £13.55 PAYE / £17.00 Umbrella
* Temp to Perm opportunity.
Are you passionate about helping others?
Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing?
Client snapshot:
This is an exciting opportunity to work with an established UK housing provider offering specialist support services. If you thrive in a role that makes a real difference in the lives of ex-offenders and individuals with substance misuse challenges, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Vacancy Brief:
* Experience in housing support, tenancy sustainment, or working with vulnerable adults.
* Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessments, and support planning.
* Full UK Driver’s License & access to a vehicle (Essential).
* Enhanced DBS check covering Child and Adult workforce (Required).
* Full Time 35 hours per week.
* Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern:
* Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 4 PM or 2 PM – 10 PM
* 1 Saturday per month: (Shift TBC based on service needs)
* Female-Only Requirement: In line with the Equality Act 2010: Schedule 3, Part 7 (Single-Sex Services Exception), this role is open to female applicants due to the nature of the service users.
* Service User group is substance misuse issues and or an offending background
* Post holder will be working in a team of 4, manging between 3-4 properties and GPS tracked alert com will be provided.
The Responsibilities:
* As a Housing Support Worker, you will need to ensure the correct tenure and support agreement is issued and service users comply with these agreements, taking appropriate action in respect of noncompliance including non-engagement with support.
* In your role as a Housing Support worker, develop a move-on plan with service users at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for independent or more appropriate housing.
* Part of your role as a Housing Support worker will be to maximise rent collection, ensuring successful housing and other welfare benefit claims are submitted and maintained, taking proactive action to minimise rent arrears in line with targets, monitoring the account and recording all actions and where necessary taking appropriate action when arrears arise in line with policy and procedure.
* An important part of your role will be to demonstrate extensive knowledge of support planning and safeguarding as well as experience of working with vulnerable adults with complex needs (such as substance misuse, physical health, mental health, seeking employment and housing support).
* Furthermore, you will be carrying out property inspections and report repair promptly to ensure we provide quality homes for our clients.
Skill Outcomes of this role:
This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies.
In addition, you will gain experience in liaising local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues.
Why Join?
* Meaningful Impact – Help service users transition into independent living.
* Career Growth – Gain valuable experience working with criminal justice agencies.
* Supportive Team – Work collaboratively in a close-knit team of four.
* Pathway to Stability – This role offers a strong temp-to-perm opportunity.
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