Housing Support Worker
Rochdale
37.5 hours pw
Temporary - Permanent
£17 Umbrella ph
Our client, a social housing provider in Rochdale is recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to work with those facing homelessness. They have a vacancy within their young persons service, as well as their female only service.
Responsibilities of the Housing Support Worker include:
Managing a caseload of homeless clients (young people and adult females)
Liaising with Local Authorities housing teams surrounding new applications
Supporting in the maintenance of the client waiting list
Assessing new clients support needs
Supporting with tenancy management
Ensuring clients understand, and abide by their tenancy agreements
Enabling clients to access employment, education and training opportunities
Safeguarding clients and reporting any concerns
Monitoring tenants rent accounts and supporting them to maximise their income
Promoting clients to live independently and build lasting life skills
Essential criteria of the Housing Support Worker include:
Enhanced DBS
Experience within a similar supported living environment