Housing Support Worker

Full Job Description

Job Title: Housing Support Worker
Location: Southend-on-Sea
DBS Level: Enhanced Adult
Service Users: To be determined based on location confirmation
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Shift pattern - Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm / 2 pm - 10 pm, 1 Saturday a month
Car Driver Needed: Yes
Own Vehicle Needed: Yes
Valid Business Insurance Required: Yes

Lone Working: Yes
Working from Home: Yes
Number of Properties: 3 / 4

Main Duties:
As a Housing Support Worker, your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering effective support and safety plans for service users, involving specialist agencies as necessary.
• Ensuring properties are adequately equipped, maintained, furnished, and cleaned to provide a safe and comfortable environment for residents.
• Supporting residents in understanding their responsibilities to maintain tenancies and future accommodation, assisting with benefits to promote independence.
• Empowering and motivating service users to identify and achieve their desired outcomes.
• Developing move-on plans with service users, identifying realistic options for their future housing at the earliest opportunity.

Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle with valid business insurance.
• Enhanced Adult DBS Certificate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs.

How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter addressing how you meet the requirements to (url removed). Please indicate the job title in the subject line of your email.