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Housing Support Worker - Grantham

Guidant Global
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 7BH

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job involves providing high-quality, person-centred support to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, focusing on tenancy sustainability and independence.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in social work or a related field.
  • Key responsibilities include engaging with referral agencies, developing personalized support plans, and managing tenancy agreements.
  • The position offers a salary of $45,000 per year, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with various support networks.
  • The role emphasizes empowering service users, promoting independence, and facilitating sustainable housing pathways.

Job Purpose:

To provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them to sustain tenancies, build independence, and move on to longer-term housing solutions. You will work collaboratively with referral agencies and support networks to deliver tailored support and housing-related services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Engage with actual and potential referral agencies (e.g. local authority gateway services, statutory/voluntary agencies) to generate and manage referrals.
  • Develop and deliver personalised support and safety plans, referring to specialist agencies where appropriate.
  • Record, monitor, and regularly review support plans, ensuring service user contact and outcomes are tracked in line with contractual requirements.
  • Ensure properties are properly equipped, maintained, furnished, and cleaned to a high standard.
  • Issue and manage tenancy or licence agreements, ensuring service users understand and comply with expectations.
  • Take appropriate action in cases of non-compliance or disengagement, including partnership working or enforcement as needed.
  • Empower service users to set and achieve realistic goals through regular engagement and motivational support.
  • Facilitate service user involvement in decisions that affect them, promoting independence and responsibility.
  • Identify move-on options early and support clients to develop sustainable housing pathways.
  • Support service users in developing life skills and completing domestic tasks, offering practical help where necessary.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.