Luton / Watford / Bedford
Supported Housing
3 Months
35 hours
£16.58 LTD / £14.13 PAYE (inc hol)
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals to achieve independence? A National Charity is seeking a Housing Support Worker to assist service users in Luton, Watford, and Bedford, providing housing-related support and tenancy management.
THE ROLE As a Housing Support Worker, you will support male and female tenants in supported housing, ensuring they receive the guidance and resources needed for independent living. Key responsibilities include:
- Engaging with referral agencies and third-sector organizations to generate service referrals.
- Conducting initial assessments of service users, identifying needs, risks, and suitability for the service.
- Developing and delivering person-centred support plans to empower service users and help them achieve their goals.
- Conducting weekly support sessions (minimum of two hours per service user) and maintaining accurate records.
- Managing housing and tenancy-related duties, including rent account monitoring, property visits, and reporting repairs.
- Supporting service users in maintaining their accommodation to Decent Homes Standards.
- Collaborating with Probation Services and external agencies to ensure a joined-up approach to support.
THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, supporting vulnerable individuals in supported housing or social care settings. You will also have:
- Experience in housing management, including rent monitoring and tenancy sustainment.
- Strong record-keeping and database management skills for tracking service user progress.
- Knowledge of housing-related support needs, including move-on planning.
- Experience addressing anti-social behaviour and ensuring service user compliance with tenancy agreements.
- The ability to build strong relationships with external agencies, including Probation Services.
THE CONTRACT
- 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
- 3-month contract, with potential for a temp-to-perm opportunity
- £16.58 per hour (LTD) / £14.13 per hour (PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay)
HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!
