Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Officer
Permanent

35 hrs pw

Huddersfield
23,400

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Officer to join a social housing provider on a permanent basis, that supports young people aged 16-25 years.

The main purpose of the role will be to assist them in developing life skills, regain stability and transition into independent living.

Responsibilities of the Housing Support Officer:

• Developing and maintaining supportive, trusting relationships with young residents, acting as a mentor and guide in their journey towards independent living.
• Supporting young people in navigating housing applications, securing move-on accommodation, and understanding tenancy rights and responsibilities.
• Assisting residents to improve life skills such as budgeting, cooking and managing tenancies
• Developing relationships with external services such as mental health professionals, employment services and social workers, to ensure holistic support for residents.
• Assisting with day-to-day operations, ensuring accommodation remains a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.
• Monitoring residents' progress, keeping accurate records, and reporting on outcomes as needed.
• Facilitating group workshops on topics like independent living skills, confidence-building, and personal wellbeing.
• Assisting residents in crises and challenging situations

Requirements of the Housing Support Officer:

• Enhanced DBS or willingness to undergo one
• Experience in working with young people, particularly those affected by homelessness, trauma, or mental health issues.

PLEASE NOTE: applicants purely from a care background will not be considered. Applicants MUST have worked within a housing support capacity.

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall - Associate Director at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all candidates and