Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Worker

Oxford

£13.50 to £15.00 per hour

Full time hours Monday to Friday 8-19.00 rolling shift pattern

Completely Care Ltd are recruiting for an experienced  Housing Support Worker to cover the Oxford area.  The purpose of the role is to work directly with a small case load of people who are subject to repeat homelessness and rough sleeping to live in their own homes.

The Housing Support Worker role consists of;

Prioritising housing, tenancies by working closely with the tenant, landlords and housing associations
Support is provided on a case by case basis working towards the transition for the client and the complexity of their needs, the aim is to allow the client to make choices to help them maintain their tenancy, finances, improve on health and wellbeing and encouragement to make positive lifestyle choices
Key competencies and knowledge for this role include

Experience of working with vulnerable people with complex needs
Understanding of tenancy/housing management, including welfare benefits
Knowledge and experience and understanding of homelessness prevention
Knowledge and understanding of ex offenders, mental health
Working closely with with multi agency
Ability to work flexibly and respond quickly to changing demands, while meeting deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good administration, organisation and planning skills
This is a fantastic ongoing full time contract.  Please email fran@completelycare.co.uk or call for more details on 01865 727751