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Housing Support Worker Peterborough

Service Care Solutions - Housing
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HH, England

Salary

£18.78 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Housing Support Worker in Peterborough is a 3-month contract role requiring 35 hours of work per week.
  • The salary for this position is £18.78 per hour for LTD contractors or £16.12 per hour for PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within supported housing or homelessness services.
  • Key responsibilities include delivering tailored support to vulnerable individuals, managing a caseload, and conducting property inspections.
  • The ideal candidate should possess a full UK driving license and demonstrate a proactive approach to tenancy sustainment and support planning.
Housing Support WorkerPeterboroughSupported Housing3 Month Contract35 Hours£18.78 LTD / £16.12 PAYE (inc hol)We are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to join a leading national charity in Peterborough, helping service users move towards independence through tailored support and housing management.THE ROLEThis role involves delivering housing-related support to vulnerable individuals across 3–4 properties, managing a caseload of 10+ service users.Key responsibilities include:
  • Creating person-centred Support and Safety Plans and delivering at least 2 hours of support weekly to each service user
  • Maintaining accurate and timely records on the Resident Record Database
  • Supporting service users with practical life skills and domestic tasks
  • Conducting weekly property inspections and reporting maintenance issues
  • Developing move-on plans and supporting service users to secure independent accommodation
  • Liaising with Probation Services to deliver joined-up support
  • Maximising rent collection and assisting with benefit applications
THE CANDIDATEWe are looking for an experienced Housing Support Worker with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within a supported housing or homelessness service.The ideal candidate will also have:
  • Experience working with vulnerable or complex needs individuals
  • Strong understanding of housing management and support planning
  • Ability to work independently, including lone working and home-based tasks
  • A proactive approach to tenancy sustainment and rent arrears prevention
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
THE CONTRACTThis is a 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension.
  • 37 hours per week (40 working hours including 5 hours unpaid lunch)
  • Shifts will include both early (8am–4pm) and late (2pm–10pm) patterns
  • Occasional Saturday working with time off in lieu during the week
  • Must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS
The pay for the role is £18.78 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £16.12 per hour, inclusive of holiday.HOW TO APPLYTo apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to .uk or call on to discuss the role in more detail!If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!

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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.