Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Worker
Cardiff and Newport
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
3 Month Contract
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated Housing Support Worker to join our dynamic team in Cardiff and Newport. In this role, you will manage your own caseload of individuals, guiding them through their transition from service entry to independence. Our service model is flexible, focusing on providing the right help at the right time, all grounded in a trauma-informed approach. At the core of our philosophy is the belief that "No decision about you without you!"
Responsibilities:

• Engage with referral agencies, local authority central access points, and voluntary sector organizations to generate referrals for the service.
• Develop and implement effective support and safety plans for young people, referring to specialist agencies as needed.
• Record, monitor, review, and update progressions/outcomes regularly in line with contract requirements.
• Ensure properties are well-equipped, maintained, furnished, and cleaned to provide a safe and comfortable environment.
• Maximize rent collection and submit successful housing and welfare benefit claims, taking proactive measures to minimize rent arrears.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Knowledge of housing and property management processes.
• Ability to engage with referral agencies and deliver effective support and safety plans.
• Proven record of maximizing rent collection and managing welfare benefit claims.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt within the broad remit of the role.

Housing Support Worker requirements.

• Enhanced DBS
• Tendency sustainment
• Knowledge of welfare benefits
• Valid Driving License

The Package
This is a temporary, Housing Support Worker role, 35 hours per week for an initial 3 months, covering the recruitment process for a permanent team member, meaning the role could be extended, or become permanent.
Referral Bonus
If this Housing Support Worker role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them.
If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Housing Support Worker role, please send your CV mickey . stepans @ service care . org . uk or call me on 01772 208 966 discuss the vacancy in more detail.
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