Housing Support Worker

Support Worker – Permanent Role
Salary: From £24,800.00 per annum
Location: Countesthorpe (LE18)
Hours: Full-time, permanent
I am working with a valued client who is looking to appoint a Support Worker to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference, supporting individuals with a wide range of needs, promoting independence, and ensuring safe, high-quality housing services.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will:

• Work closely with individuals to identify and manage their support needs.
• Support tenants with current or past drug and alcohol dependency.
• Provide assistance with daily living, including budgeting, attending appointments, and engaging with external services.
• Safeguard individuals, following relevant procedures and raising concerns appropriately.
• Liaise with external professionals regarding tenants’ changing needs.
• Inspect and maintain properties, ensuring repairs, decorations, and health & safety checks are carried out.
• Promote safe and clean use of communal and private areas.
• Support with tenancy issues such as neighbour disputes, harassment, or security, working with third-party agencies where required.
• Complete paperwork and reports to monitor individual progress.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Work in a professional, person-centred manner at all times.

What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• IT literacy and good numeracy skills.
• An enthusiastic, caring, and empathetic approach.
• An understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and equal opportunities.
• The ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism.

Previous experience in supported housing or similar environments is desirable, though not essential for the right person with the right values.
Benefits

• Competitive salary from £24,800 per annum.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Additional Information

• You will need to reliably commute to Countesthorpe (LE18) or be prepared to relocate before starting work.
• A valid DBS check will be required for this position.

Interested?
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please get in touch today.
📞01772 208966 George Westhead – Recruitment Consultant, Service Care Solutions
📧 george.westhead@servicecare.org.uk