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Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Worker

Hamilton Woods

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Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 8PE

Part Time

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The Housing Support Worker position in Blackburn offers 37 hours per week on a rolling rota for a duration of 3 months or more.
The role provides a salary of £17 per hour via Umbrella and involves supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs, including those facing homelessness and substance misuse issues.
Key responsibilities include managing a caseload, liaising with local authorities, assessing client needs, and promoting independent living skills.
Candidates must have an enhanced DBS and experience in a similar supported living environment.
This position requires individuals to effectively support clients while ensuring their safety and well-being.

Housing Support WorkerBlackburn37 hours pw3 months+£17 Umbrella phOur client, a social housing provider in Blackburn is looking for a Housing Support Worker to work within their service in Blackburn that supports vulnerable adults with complex needs such as those facing homelessness and substance misuse issues.

The role is based on a rolling 6 week rota:

Weeks 1/2/3: Monday- Friday: 8am-4pmWeeks 4/5: Monday- Friday: 12am-8pmWeek 6: Tuesday/ Wednesday 12am-8pm and Saturday/ Sunday 8am-8pm

Responsibilities of the Housing Support Worker include:

* Managing a caseload of clients with complex needs* Liaising with Local Authorities housing teams surrounding new applications* Supporting in the maintenance of the client waiting list* Assessing new clients support needs* Ensuring clients understand, and abide by their tenancy agreements* Enabling clients to access employment, education and training opportunities* Safeguarding clients and reporting any concerns* Monitoring tenants rent accounts and supporting them to maximise their income* Promoting clients to live independently and build lasting life skills

Essential criteria of the Housing Support Worker include:

* Enhanced DBS* Experience within a similar supported living environment

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