Job Advertisement: Housing Support Worker

Location: East London
Postcode: E11 1AY
DBS Level: Enhanced Adult
Service Users: Service users to be confirmed upon location confirmation.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Shift pattern - Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM / 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, with 1 Saturday per month
Car Driver Needed: Yes
Own Vehicle Needed: Yes
Valid Business Insurance: Yes

Main Duties:
As a Housing Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in providing support and assistance to individuals in need.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering effective support and safety plans with service users, referring to specialist agencies as required.


• Ensuring that properties are adequately equipped, maintained, furnished, and cleaned to provide a safe and comfortable living environment.


• Supporting residents to understand their responsibilities to maintain their CAS-2 (or similar) and future accommodation.


• Empowering and motivating service users to identify and achieve their desired outcomes, fostering independence and self-sufficiency.


• Developing move-on plans with service users, identifying realistic options for their future homes and supporting their transition.

Lone Working: Yes
Working from Home: Yes
Number of Properties: 3 to 4

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS clearance covering adults.


• Previous experience in a housing support or similar role, with a strong understanding of support planning and service delivery.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with service users and external agencies.


• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time-management skills.


• Valid UK driver's license and access to a vehicle with valid business insurance.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals in need in East London.