Lead Housing Support Worker
* Birmingham
* Temp vacancy 3- 5 months
* Sociable Working Hours
* Excellent Pay Rate
Are you passionate about helping others?
Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing?
Client snapshot:
I am currently recruiting for an organisation specialising in support for those who have Homelessness and mental health Support needs – their work is certainly well recognised as they continue to expand all over the UK.
Having recently expanded upon services within Warwickshire they are currently looking for Housing Support Workers to help contribute to the high-quality service they provide to those in need. Could that be you?
Vacancy Brief:
* Our client is seeking a Lead Housing support worker on an initial temp vacancy for three to five months with the potential for an extension or permanence.
* This vacancy is full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
* Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
* This vacancy is based in Birmingham.
* Candidates will be paid £13.20 PAYE Or £17.01 per hour Umbrella.
* The role is subject to an enhanced DBS covering Child and Adult workforce.
* A full UK Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is preferrable and ideally ULEZ compliant.
* Managing small case load of 12 – 15 clients.
The Duties & Responsibilities:
* As a Lead Housing Support Worker, you will ensure the support is delivered in response to the client’s needs and allows them to maintain accommodation and improve health and well-being outcomes.
* Part of your job role will be advocate on behalf of young people on issues such as benefits, housing rights etc.
* In your job role as a Lead Housing Support worker, you will ensure benefit claims are made and maintained to maximise young people’s income, provide support with budgeting, debt advice and complete applications for small grants.
* As a Lead Housing Support Worker, you will be required to work with young people with complex and multiple needs to help them to sustain tenancies and manage their lives better.
Role Experience:
* Client Groups: Previous experience of working with young people in the following settings/Types of work – Youth Work, Residential or Social Work, Probation, Community Work, Education and Training, Housing.
* Supporting Young People at risk of Homelessness.
* Extra Requirement: 2 years Floating Support experience.
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