Job Opportunity: Housing Case Worker
Location: Wakefield
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Working Hours: 6:30am–3:30pm and 2:30pm–10:30pm (with weekend cover)
Working Days: Monday – Sunday (flexible schedule)
Salary: £26,549.63 / £13.62 per hour
About Marsh Way House
Marsh Way House is a supported living scheme providing temporary accommodation for up to 48 residents who have experienced homelessness or rough sleeping. Our goal is to guide individuals toward stability, independence, and secure long-term housing.
Role Overview
Riverside is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and proactive Housing Case Worker to provide on-site support to residents at Marsh Way House. This role involves no travel between properties and focuses on delivering one-to-one, person-centred support that empowers residents to become tenancy ready and engage with essential services.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of 8–9 residents currently in temporary accommodation
Deliver housing-related guidance, including tenancy applications and system navigation
Support residents in accessing Universal Credit, housing benefits, and entitlements
Facilitate registration with GPs, banks, councils, and other vital services
Conduct keywork sessions focused on budgeting, goal setting, and wellbeing
Promote personal responsibi...