Housing Support Worker

Housing Support worker

LOCATION: Yeovil   

HOURS:  35 hours   

SALARY: £12.50 PAYE £16.53 Umbrella  

DURATION: 2 Months + 

START DATE: 4^th December

About the Organisation:

Our client, a leading Supported Housing charity, is looking for an experienced Support Worker to join their Accommodation Support Services – Supporting Vulnerable Adults in the Criminal Justice System.

This is a great opportunity for someone who already holds case management experience or knowledge of complex needs, alternatively, someone with a passion for the sector, some initial support experience or a reverent degree will also be great!

Main Activities and responsibilities for the Role:

• Support service users with their sign up, ensuring appropriate tenancy and support agreements are in place.
• Liaise & signpost across multi-agency frameworks including local authorities.
• Generate referrals via statutory, and voluntary agencies.

• Complete property checks ensuring they are equipped, furnished, cleaned, and maintained.
• Empower service users to collaboratively create their support plans and identify clear goals.
• Provide move-on support with service users, and create move-on plan to help find suitable housing.
• Develop key & essential skills that will aid in sustainable independence.

You will receive from BRC:

• Dedicated, experienced consultants that specialise in supported housing recruitment
• Temp to perm opportunities available.
• Competitive rates of pay (PAYE & Umbrella on offer)
• 24/7 support for relief workers – out of hours numbers 07375 396 812
• FREE online training courses available
• Pension scheme contributions.

For more information on this role please contact Phoebe Orchard on 0117 923 9100 or apply with an up to date CV!