Housing Support Worker
54 PAYE (inc hol)
Join a leading national charity and play a vital role in supporting vulnerable individuals to maintain their tenancies, gain independence, and move on to more stable housing.
We are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker in Colchester to deliver person-centred housing-related support and tenancy management across 3-4 properties, supporting a caseload of over 10 service users.
Develop and implement personalised Support and Safety Plans
Deliver a minimum of two hours weekly 1-1 support per service user
Work in partnership with external agencies including The Probation Service
Support service users with life skills and practical domestic tasks
Maximise rent collection and ensure benefit claims are managed effectively
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role supporting vulnerable adults in a housing or supported living setting.
Experience managing a caseload and developing support plans
Strong understanding of housing management and benefits processes
Holds a valid driving licence, has access to a vehicle, and valid business insurance
THE CONTRACT
~40 working hours per week, with 35 hours paid and 5 hours unpaid lunch breaks.
~ The role includes occasional Saturday working with a day off in lieu (Monday).
~ Shift patterns include 8am-4pm and 2pm-10pm.
~ This is a 3-month temporary contract with potential to become permanent.
~ 28 per hour LTD company rate.
~ The PAYE equivalent is £16.54 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!