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Homeless Support Worker
- Location Oxford
- Job type Temporary
- Salary £15 - 17 per hour
- Discipline Housing Management & Support
- Reference J69324
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.