We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Bury, Trafford and Stockport, who are recruiting for a Support Worker on an 8 Month Fixed Term contract. The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to get extended with a salary of £28,960.00

The ideal candidate will have an enhanced DBS, be able to drive in the UK and have experience working with Young adults (18-25) who are at risk of homelessness.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Building relationships with young people to break down barriers to engagement

• Supporting Young people to maintain their living circumstances, working to remove any housing issues they may encounter

• Interacting with the service users to make t6hem feel involved in the community and feel pride in where they live

• Attend multi agency meetings, advocating on behalf of the individual to create positive change for all involved

• Carrying out risk assessments and support plans in line with the Housing Associations rulings

• Communicating with external agencies to help meet immediate support needs, enhancing opportunities for clients as well as referral pathways

• Building relationships with landlords to enhance move-on options

• Helping individuals move to their new home

Experience required:

• Experience required in Supported Housing

• Experience working with Young Adults (18-25) who are at risk of homelessness

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Building a good report with tenants

• Being able to understand different tenants circumstances, changing the way you think about things

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

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

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

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