We are currently working in partnership with a Leading Young People based in Somerset, who are recruiting for Housing Support Workers on a temporary 3-month contract. The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go permanent. The hourly rate of pay is £17 via an Umbrella Company.

The ideal candidate will have supported a vulnerable client group within a supported accommodation or community setting. They must have an Enhanced DBS from within the last 12-months (or be on the Update Service).

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting individuals between the ages of 16 – 25 years old/ young families within a community setting that have individual needs such as homelessness, mental health etc.

• Helping clients to find move on accommodation and providing advice to help sustain their tenancies

• Offering with welfare and benefits advice as well as giving support with general money management

• Creating support plans and undertaking risk assessments

• Signposting client queries to the appropriate external agency such as the Police, Probation Services, Social Services and Local Authorities

• Encouraging clients to get involved with community activities and socialise with those around them

• Assisting with tenancy management, low level anti-social behaviour complaints, rental arrears and more

• Work in partnership with housing management and maintenance to address housing management issues

Experience required:

• Experience required in Supported Housing

• Experience working with vulnerable client, with challenging behaviors

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Risk assessment and support plans

• Providing emotional and welfare advice

• Ability to advice on Universal Credit and benefits payments

• Liaise with external agencies such as: Police, Social Service and relevant charities

Working hours:

• 37.50 hours per week

• Shift patterns – this can be discussed with your line manager

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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