Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for Casual Housing Support Workers to work in the Sunderland 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:
- 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