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Housing Support Worker
- Location Oxford
- Job type Temporary
- Salary £13 - 16 per hour
- Discipline Housing Management & Support
- Reference J76259
Urgent Housing Support Worker vacancy
Ref: 77501
An exciting opportunity has arose within an established housing charity. They are looking to recruit a Housing Support Worker to start ASAP supporting vulnerable clients, based in Oxfordshire.
Length: 2 – 3 Months Temporary with the potential of permanent work
Location: Oxfordshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
The role involves:
- Providing specialist advice on housing and welfare benefits
- Supporting clients who are and at risk of homelessness to resolve their housing related issues
- Supporting clients to return to their homes, or gain suitable accommodation
- Helping clients to become more independent
- Integral in developing skills around rent, budgeting, paying bills and accessing community networks
- Following support plans and producing risk assessments for your caseload
- Liaising with external agencies and support clients with applications
- Signposting service users to specialist services to access mental health or addiction services when required
Essential requirements:
- Experience with supporting vulnerable people to become more independent
- Knowledge of housing benefits
- Driver with access to a car
- An Enhanced DBS from within the last 3 years or the willingness to obtain a new one
If you are interested in this role please apply with your updated CV.