Job Description
Housing Support Worker
Peterborough
Supported Housing
3 Month Contract
35 Hours
£18.78 LTD / £16.12 PAYE (inc hol)
We are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to join a leading national charity in Peterborough, helping service users move towards independence through tailored support and housing management.
THE ROLE
This role involves delivering housing-related support to vulnerable individuals across 3-4 properties, managing a caseload of 10+ service users.
Key responsibilities include:
* Creating person-centred Support and Safety Plans and delivering at least 2 hours of support weekly to each service user
* Maintaining accurate and timely records on the Resident Record Database
* Supporting service users with practical life skills and domestic tasks
* Conducting weekly property inspections and reporting maintenance issues
* Developing move-on plans and supporting service users to secure independent accommodation
* Liaising with Probation Services to deliver joined-up support
* Maximising rent collection and assisting with benefit applications
THE CANDIDATE
We are looking for an experienced Housing Support Worker with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within a supported housing or homelessness service.
The ideal candidate will also have:
* Experience working with vulnerable or complex needs individuals
* Strong understanding of housing management and support planning
* Ability to work independently, including lone working and home-based tasks
* A proactive approach to tenancy sustainment and rent arrears prevention
* A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
THE CONTRACT
This is a 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension.
* 37 hours per week (40 working hours including 5 hours unpaid lunch)
* Shifts will include both early (8am-4pm) and late (2pm-10pm) patterns
* Occasional Saturday working with time off in lieu during the week
* Must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS
The pay for the role is £18.78 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £16.12 per hour, inclusive of holiday.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call on 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!