Housing Support Worker - Rotherham

Job Advertisement: Housing Management Worker
Location: Office based in Rotherham; travel required within Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley
DBS Level: Enhanced Adults & Children
Service Users: Client group varies, including those with substance misuse, homeless background, asylum seekers, individuals involved with the criminal justice system, and others with housing-related support needs
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Car Driver Needed: Yes
Own Vehicle Needed: Yes
Valid Business Insurance: Yes
Main Duties:
As a Housing Management Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting tenancy sustainment and ensuring health and safety requirements are met for a diverse client group. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting tenancy sustainment for a caseload of 20 clients, including those with substance misuse, homelessness background, asylum seekers, and individuals involved with the criminal justice system.
• Ensuring health and safety requirements are met within properties, conducting regular inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
• Conducting lone working visits to clients, providing support and guidance tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.
• Maintaining accurate records of client interactions and progress, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and in line with regulatory standards.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including support services, local authorities, and housing providers, to coordinate comprehensive support plans for clients.
• Reporting to the Service Lead, Shelley Howson, and providing regular updates on caseload management and client progress.

Lone Working: Yes
Working from Home: The role is office-based
Number of Properties: Caseload of 20
Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS clearance covering both adults and children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with a diverse client group.
• Previous experience in housing management or a similar support role, preferably with experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Valid UK driver's license and access to a vehicle with valid business insurance.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with housing-related support needs in the Rotherham, Sheffield, and Barnsley areas.