Housing Support Worker
Contract: Casual - ADHOC Shifts
Location: Whitley Bay
Hours: Various
Rate: £12.60paye HA - £14.12 HP
Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for Casual Housing Support Workers to work in the Whitley Bay area, on an ongoing basis.
As a Housing Support Worker, you will be providing resettlement support to clients within a hostel environment.
Some of your duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
- Carrying out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals
- Supporting tenants through individual resettlement support plans
- To ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement
- Supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education and training
- Develop links with the local community
- Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up-to-date
- Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records
- To be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures
Requirements for the role:
Experience of working in supported housing essential
Experience working with the following client groups - Domestic Violence and Mental Health
Enhanced DBS Check
Must have a proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients
Knowledge and understanding of basic IT suitable for an office environment
Knowledge of basic housing management tasks, i.e. rent collection, tenancy agreements and arrears management
