Support Worker

Housing Support Worker Vacancy

Agency Ref: 79496

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a well-established organisation based in Breckland and South Norfolk for a dynamic Housing Support Worker to join the team in providing person led support to clients living in supported accommodation.

Type: Temporary until the end of March, with possibility of extension

Location: Breckland and South Norfolk

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Monday to Friday; 9am – 5pm

Daily duties:

• Working with a caseload of homeless clients 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 from within the last three years or the willingness to obtain one
• Previous experience supporting vulnerable people in a support setting
• Experience working with those with complex needs
• A full UK Driving Licence with access to a car

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.