Housing Support Worker - Harlow Location: Harlow, Essex Contract Type: Temp to Perm Hours: Full-time, 40 including 5 hours lunch unpaid (shift work including weekends, early 7am-3pm / late 12:30-8:30pm, with 1 weekend in 4) Pay Rate: £15.21ph PAYE / £20.08ph Umbrella About the Role Nacro are excited to introduce Essex NEST (Nacro Education Support and Transition), a new support provision focused on empowering young people aged 16-21. We are looking for Housing Support Workers to join our team in Harlow. You'll manage your own caseload, supporting service users from entry through to independence. Working under a trauma-informed approach, you'll provide the right help at the right time to young people, care leavers, and vulnerable young parents. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver personalised support and safety plans with young people. Support with housing, benefits, financial concerns, employment, training, and offending behaviour. Liaise with offender managers, housing teams, and external agencies to provide cohesive support. Maximise rent collection, ensuring benefit claims are submitted/maintained and arrears minimised. Carry out regular monitoring, reviews, and updates in line with contract requirements. Report maintenance issues and ensure properties are safe and well-maintained. Lone working is required; no work from home. Requirements Full UK driving licence, own vehicle, and va...