Housing First Support Worker

Our client, based in Warwickshire, is currently recruiting for a Housing First Support Worker on a temporary contract for one month.

The position is due to start immediately on a full time basis. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience in the sector, however this requirement can be flexible.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

• Responsible for a caseload of approximately 10 service users providing a supported housing service to customers aged 25 and over with needs including drug and alcohol misuse, homelessness and ex-offenders
• Liaised with support agencies, as necessary, with a view to providing the client with a high quality and robust support network
• Input all information into the Housing system correctly and ensure that GDPR is met at all times
• Ensure that tenancy agreements / license agreements and house rules are explained to clients and enforced
• Completing tailored support plans to suit individual needs
• Monitoring and ensuring the prompt notification of vacancies, preparation of empty units, and investigation of possible abandonment’s so that voids are minimised
• Signpost service users to relevant voluntary or statutory agencies
• Providing advice regarding housing and welfare benefits, liaising with support services as appropriate
• Ensure clients accommodation is safe, secure and well maintained, utilising internal / external property teams and contractors
• Obtaining rent payments and ensuring that customer do not fall into arrears

Experience /skills required:

• Must of have experience working with vulnerable service users
• Must have an Enhanced DBS within the last year
• Have experience within Social Housing
• Work well within a team

Working hours:

• 37 ½ hours per week
• Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

For further information on the position, please contact Shannon Carroll or Grace Lane on 0121-274 0087 or please email enquiries to scarroll@jarsolutions.co.uk.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

KEYWORDS: Social Housing; Supported Housing; Homelessness; Support Worker; Ex-offenders; Project Worker; Support Assistant; Support – Mental Health

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