Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Worker

Housing Support | Tenancy Sustainment | Mental Health Services

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire – S43
Pay: £13.50 per hour PAYE | £17.39 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Full-time, Mon – Fri 9 – 5pm | Temporary – initially 2-3 months, with potential extension
Driving: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential, mileage will be paid subject to business insurance.

Are you experienced in supporting vulnerable adults with housing-related needs, tenancy sustainment and welfare benefits?

Client Snapshot:

An opportunity has arisen with an established charity providing housing-related support to vulnerable adults across Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The service supports individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, helping them maintain stable accommodation, develop independent living skills and prevent homelessness.

Vacancy Brief:

We are recruiting an experienced Housing Support Worker to support a community-based and accommodation service in the Chesterfield area.

The successful candidate will manage an existing caseload, providing practical and emotional support to individuals with housing-related needs.

The Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of vulnerable adults requiring housing-related support.
• Assist clients with housing benefit claims, welfare entitlements and income maximisation.
• Support tenancy sustainment, rent arrears management and homelessness prevention.
• Complete individual support plans, risk assessments and regular reviews.
• Help individuals develop budgeting, household management and independent living skills.
• Liaise with housing providers, local authorities, mental health services and other agencies.
• Maintain accurate case notes and records in accordance with safeguarding procedures.

Skills and Attributes:

• Recent experience in housing support, homelessness prevention or tenancy sustainment.
• Good understanding of housing benefits, welfare entitlements and income maximisation.
• Experience managing a caseload and supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Strong communication, organisation and IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Current Enhanced DBS certificate is essential.
• Ability to commit to the initial temporary assignment.

Keywords for Candidates:

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Interested? Apply today through Oscar Underhill Recruitment with your updated CV and availability.