Sheltered Housing Support Worker
Braintree | Permanent | Full Time: 37.5 Hours, Mon-Fri
Pay Rate: £25,254 per year
About the role
Make a real difference by supporting vulnerable individuals to live independently and thrive within their own homes and community. Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle necessary.
Key responsibilities
* Deliver tailored housing-related support to customers across Braintree, Maldon, and Uttlesford area
* Support customers with maintaining tenancies and accessing essential services
* Provide pre-tenancy advice and guidance to new tenants
* Assist customers in navigating welfare benefits and financial support
* Encourage independence by helping individuals build skills and confidence
* Liaise with external agencies to ensure customers receive holistic support
* Offer crisis intervention with professionalism and empathy
Qualifications
* Previous experience in a similar support role, ideally within housing, care, or community services
* Experience supporting individuals facing mental health, physical health, or employment challenges
* Understanding of housing support needs, tenancy sustainment, and welfare benefits
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently across a patch-based service
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
* Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check
Contract
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week – 9:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
Length of Contract: Permanent
Rate: £25,254 per year, plus benefits
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Flexible benefits scheme (healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers & more)
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Up to 10% pension contribution
* Family-friendly policies
How to apply
If interested in this role, please apply using the link, or email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) and ask for Beth for further information.
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate.
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