Homeless Support Worker

Homeless Support Worker

Agency Ref: 70546

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a well-established charity based in Oxfordshire for a Homeless Support Worker to help vulnerable homeless clients in supported accommodation

Type: Temporary

Length: 3 Months ongoing

Location: Oxford

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Daily duties:

• Working with a caseload of clients facing homelessness to promote their independence whilst staying in supported accommodation
• Deliver emotional and life skills based support, assisting service users with day to day tasks
• Complete support plans and risk assessments with the service users
• Enforce tenancy conditions in line with procedures including low level anti-social behaviour and rent arrears
• Offer specialist knowledge and insight into rent arrears helping tenants with budgeting
• Carry out regular estate inspections
• Offer advice and assistance to tenants regarding their benefit entitlements
• Provide support and advice to tenants in relation to issues concerning their tenancies

Essential requirements:

• An Enhanced DBS with the Adults and Children’s lists checked within three years or the willingness to obtain one
• A driver with access to own vehicle
• Experience working those with homelessness, mental health issues or complex needs

If you are interested in this role please call Tia Hewitt ASAP on 01908 295 000 or email Thewitt@venngroup.com with your updated CV.