Support Worker Ex Offenders
Housing provider in Supported Living
Location: Peterborough
Working Hours: Sociable Working Hours
Salary: GBP13.72 PAYE / GBP17.00 Umbrella
Employment Type: Temp to Perm
Are you passionate about helping others?
Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing?
Client Snapshot:
An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client, an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services.
Vacancy Brief:
* The vacancy is that of a Housing Support Worker for Ex-offenders.
* This is a potential temp to perm vacancy.
* Based in Peterborough but may need to travel to Cambridgeshire occasionally.
* A full-time role, 35 hours per week.
* Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, managing own schedule between the hours of 8am to 10pm (8-hour day), with occasional Saturday and Monday off.
* Work from home in between property visits.
* Pay rate: GBP13.72 per hour on PAYE or GBP17.00 Umbrella.
* Mileage will be paid at 0.45p per mile for any work-related travel.
* A current Enhanced DBS will be required for this vacancy.
* Managing 3 to 4 properties and a caseload of approximately 10 clients.
* Please note: This role is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is open to female applicants only due to the sensitive needs of the vulnerable clients.
The Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Develop a move-on plan with service users at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for independent or more appropriate housing.
* 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.
* 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).
* Carry out property inspections and report repairs promptly to ensure the organisation provides quality homes for their 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 with local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues.
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