Housing Support Worker
Job Title: Housing Support Worker
Location: Northeast - Sunderland Area
Nearest Train Station: N/A - Car driver required
DBS Level: Enhanced Adult
Who are the service users? Vulnerable Adults - all different types of needs.
Working Hours: 35 hours per week (rota system between 8 am - 10 pm weekdays)
Car Driver Needed: Yes
Own Vehicle Needed: Yes
Valid Business Insurance: Yes
IMPORTANT POINTS
- Full UK Driving Licence required.
- Valid Business Insurance required - necessary for claiming expenses from Nacro.
- Enhanced DBS required.
- Post holder will be subject to an HMPPS check.
Applicants dismissed by HMPPS will NOT be eligible to work on the CAS2 contract. - Required to work a rota system between 8 am - 10 pm weekdays (35 hours per week).
MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE
The Housing Support Worker role is a unique opportunity to make a difference in the community.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing a caseload of 10-12 Residents.
- Co-developing and delivering person-centred support and safety plans.
- Capturing and evidencing service user progress, recording regular contacts on their case file.
- Undertaking safeguarding activities, monitoring and reporting concerns, and liaising with external agencies.
- Implementing professional risk management plans, regularly updating in line with risk escalation.
- Maximizing rent collection and ensuring successful housing and welfare benefit claims.
- Reporting routine property maintenance promptly and minimizing void time.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of risk management and safeguarding procedures.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
LONE WORKING: Yes
WORKING FROM HOME: Yes (between property visits and office visits)
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 10-12 Residents across 3 properties
If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable adults with different areas of needs, possess the required qualifications, and thrive in a flexible working environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.
Join us in creating a supportive and empowering community for our service users.
- Rate: Up to £16 per hour
- Location: Sunderland, England
- Type: Contract
- Industry: Property
- Recruiter: Service Care Solutions Ltd
- Contact: Connor Sarginson
- Tel: 01772 208966
- Fax: 01772 471473
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2024-03-11 13:08:43 -
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