Job Advertisement: Housing Support Worker

Location: London Northwest - N9 8PD (roughly)
DBS Level: Enhanced Adult
Service Users: Service users will vary based on location confirmation.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, between 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Shifts may include 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, with one Saturday shift per month.
Car Driver Needed: Yes
Own Vehicle Needed: Yes
Valid Business Insurance: Yes

Main Duties:
As a Housing Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing essential support to individuals in need of housing assistance. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering effective support and safety plans with service users, referring them to specialist agencies as required.
• Ensuring properties are adequately equipped, maintained, furnished, and cleaned to provide a safe and comfortable living environment.
• Supporting residents in understanding their responsibilities to maintain their tenancy and prepare for future accommodation.
• Empowering and motivating service users to identify and achieve their desired outcomes, fostering independence and self-sufficiency.
• Developing move-on plans with service users at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for their future housing needs.

Lone Working: Yes
Working from Home: Yes
Number of Properties: 3-4

Requirements:

• Enhanced Adult DBS clearance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with service users.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience in providing support to individuals facing housing challenges or similar vulnerable populations.
• Valid UK driver's license and access to a vehicle with valid business insurance.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals in need of housing support in London Northwest.