Overview
Homeless Support Worker · Temporary- Permanent · £17 Umbrella
Rochdale
Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Officer to join an organisation on an initial 3 month basis to work with families that have been referred by Local Authority for temporary accommodation. The role will require travel across Rochdale and Oldham.
Responsibilities
* Working within temporary accommodation, supporting families facing homelessness
* Assisting with the set up and management of utilities and bills
* Supporting clients to apply for benefits
* Completing sign ups and inductions
* Managing a caseload
* Making referrals
* Liaising with third party agencies
* Completing support plans and risk assessments
Requirements
* Enhanced DBS (essential)
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Previous experience working with vulnerable clients within a housing support capacity
* PLEASE NOTE: applicants purely from a care background will not be considered. Applicants MUST have worked within a housing support capacity.
To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall - Associate Director at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all candidates.
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