Job Description
Housing Support Worker
Young People (16-25)
Newbury, RG14
Permanent Contract
£23,178 - £28,057
35 Hours Per Week (Shift)
One of the UKs largest housing associations is recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to provide housing related support within their young peoples' service in Newbury.
The Service
This Housing Support Worker role is based in a 13-unit supported accommodation service for 16-24 year olds, who have been referred by the local authority for housing related support. Service users may have experience of substance misuse, leaving care or domestic violence.
The Role
The primary focus of the Housing Support Worker is to serve as a keyworker, empowering young residents aged 16-24, including young parents, to achieve independence, autonomy, and self-sufficiency while ensuring their safety and managing risks effectively, often in collaboration with partner agencies.
1. Assessing Referrals and Engagement: Evaluate referrals and engage with prospective clients using a person-centred approach, liaising with health professionals, other agencies, and colleagues as appropriate.
2. Client Awareness and Education: Ensure that clients are fully informed about the support available, their financial obligations, rights, and responsibilities under tenancy/occupation arrangements, and all related procedures.
3. Developing and Reviewing Plans: Agree and review client Independent Living Plans and Risk Assessments regularly, delivering contracted hours of support to achieve the required outcomes.
4. Delivering Person-Centred Support: Flexibly provide the support identified in an Independent Living Plan through regular contact, coordinating wraparound support from other agencies (such as Adult Social Care, Criminal Justice, Health services) and internal departments as needed.
5. Maintaining Communication and Partnerships: Forge and maintain links with partner agencies and other key stakeholders to ensure good communication and cooperation, and report any safeguarding concerns using the correct procedures.