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Client:
Service Care Solutions
Location:
Surrey (Guildford, Woking & Waverley)
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
73
Posted:
18.02.2025
Expiry Date:
04.04.2025
Job Description:
Housing Support Worker (Female)
Supported Housing Scheme
12 Month Contract
35 Hours per week
£16.50 to £19.97 LTD / £14.07 to £17.02 PAYE (inc hol)
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Join a dynamic Housing Association supporting unaccompanied asylum seekers aged 18+ with no recourse to public funds, helping them live safely, happily, and independently.
THE ROLE
You will play a key role in providing flexible housing-related support to enable service users to develop essential life skills and transition into independent accommodation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assess and allocate housing for new tenants following procedures.
* Provide tenants with advice and information to help them maintain their tenancy.
* Conduct room checks and follow housekeeping procedures to minimize vacancies.
* Ensure tenancies are upheld and support residents in meeting their obligations.
* Conduct risk assessments and coordinate with external agencies when needed.
* Encourage resident participation and provide advice on decision-making.
* Perform health and safety checks and manage building facilities.
THE CANDIDATE
We are seeking individuals with the right attitude and transferable skills to make a real impact in this role. Previous experience in a similar sector is not essential, but you should have the following:
* Experience working in customer-facing roles, supporting diverse client groups.
* Motivation and communication skills to engage and support vulnerable people.
* Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
* Full UK driving license and access to a car insured for business use.
* Flexibility to work across similar services within a reasonable distance from your main base.
THE CONTRACT
* 35 hours per week, 09:00 to 17:00 (On-call rota, phone only, unless emergency).
* 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a secondment, with the potential to become permanent.
* Pay range: £16.50 to £19.97 per hour LTD, £14.07 to £17.02 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday).
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