Housing Support Worker

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for a Housing Support Worker to work in the East Lancs area. Initially on a 6 weeks temporary basis, with a view to ongoing and then permanent.
As a Housing Support Worker, you will be supporting yung people on our clients Dispersed Housing Service.
Some of your duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
- Carrying out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals
- Supporting tenants through individual resettlement support plans
- To ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement
- Supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education and training
- Develop links with the local community
- Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up-to-date
- Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records
- To be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures
Requirements for the role:
* Enhanced DBS Check
* Full UK Driving Licence and access to car
* Must have a proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients
* Knowledge and understanding of basic IT suitable for an office environment
* Knowledge of basic housing management tasks, i.e. rent collection, tenancy agreements and arrears management