Housing Support Worker
Richmond, Surrey
3 Months
35 hours
£16.95 LTD / £14.45 PAYE (inc hol)
Are you passionate about supporting individuals to improve their well-being and achieve independence? A National Charity is seeking a Housing Support Worker in Richmond, Surrey, to work closely with service users, ensuring they receive the housing-related support they need to thrive.
THE ROLE
As a Housing Support Worker, you will support service users through tailored programs, assessments, and ongoing engagement to help them achieve positive outcomes. Key responsibilities include:
* Engaging with referral agencies, third-sector organizations, and community groups to generate referrals for services.
* Conducting initial assessments to evaluate service users' needs, risks, and suitability for the program.
* Designing and delivering structured support plans, referring to specialist agencies as required.
* Maintaining regular contact with service users, providing professional guidance and acting as a positive role model.
* Conducting risk assessments and ensuring appropriate actions are taken for safety.
* Encouraging service user participation in decision-making and service development.
* Building relationships with external agencies to provide additional support for service users’ needs.
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, supporting vulnerable individuals within a housing or social care setting. You will also have:
* Experience conducting needs and risk assessments for service users.
* Strong knowledge of housing support services and welfare benefits.
* The ability to develop and implement support plans tailored to individual needs.
* Experience working in partnership with external agencies and community groups.
* Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
THE CONTRACT
* 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
* 3-month contract, with potential for a temp-to-perm opportunity
* £16.95 per hour (LTD) / £14.45 per hour (PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay)
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!
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