​Our client, based in Hemlington, Middlesbrough is currently recruiting for a Floating Support Worker to join them on a Full time Permanent basis. Our client champions inclusion by providing and promoting accessible homes and neighbourhoods that welcome and include everyone, using expert knowledge to inspire and influence decision-makers. 

The position is due to start in March this year. The basic salary for this role is £24,000 per annum + staff benefits.

Our client will offer a small element of homeworking (1 day per week) however, the successful candidate will need to have access to the own vehicle as frequent travel will be required with a visibility on patch. Milage will be paid. This will be calculated per mile from office to patch.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

• Responsible for delivering housing-related support that aims to establish maintain and sustain independent living to our tenants at our schemes

• Offering advice and support to tenants regarding their tenancy, and completing risk assessments for the property and individuals’ circumstances

• Liaise with external organisations such as supporting people commissioners, social services and occupational health services to ensure tenants can successfully maintain their tenancy and live independently

• Work closing alongside the Neighbourhood Coordinators to manage any breaches of tenancy in unison

• Hold some knowledge of ASB and how to deal with situations appropriately, if faced with any challenging tenants

• Carry out lone working a majority of the time and will be part of a small neighbourhood management team overseen by the Neighbourhood Manager

• Expected to be the main focus in ensuring we are delivering on contractual obligations and taking a proactive solution-focused approach

• Engage with tenants regularly and work closely with tenant representatives and tenant groups

 Experience required:

• The ideal Candidate will have experience working in the Housing Sector

• Experience Supporting Service users with a multitude of support needs that may affect their ability to manage their tenancy

• Some knowledge of ASB as the patch is knowledge to challenging

 Working hours

• 35 Hours per week Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm.

• Home working (1 day per week)

 For further information on the position, please contact Sam Birt or Bethany Hodson on 0113-816 0098 or please email enquiries to sbirt@jarsolutions.co.uk

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