Housing Support Worker Oxford Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers 3 Months 37 Hours Per Week (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm) £18.89 LTD / £16.10 PAYE (inc holiday) We are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to provide dedicated floating support to unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people across Oxford and West Berkshire, helping them transition from supported housing to independent living. THE ROLE You will be supporting vulnerable 18–21-year-old care leavers, many of whom are unaccompanied asylum seekers, by developing personalised support plans, enabling them to maintain their tenancies, gain independence, and build brighter futures. Work closely with young people to develop and regularly review tailored support plans Assist with applications for social and private rented accommodation Carry out risk assessments and maintain accurate case records Liaise with partner agencies including local authorities, colleges, and support services Support clients with benefits, tenancy sustainment and community integration Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns as per procedures Manage a caseload autonomously across dispersed housing locations THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar housing or support role, particularly with vulnerable young people, including asylum seekers and care leavers. Strong understanding of housing systems and tenancy support Experience creating support plans and completing risk assessments Confident in lone working and delivering outreach support Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential Beneficial but not essential: language skills in Arabic, Pashtu, Kurdish or Tigrinya THE CONTRACT 3 Month Contract, Temp to Perm The pay for the role is £18.89 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £16.10 per hour, inclusive of holiday. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail! If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate