Housing Support Worker

To provide intensive housing management support to vulnerable individuals with the intention of delivering a high-quality support programme that promotes client independence; providing a successful and sustainable move on and other measurable outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and expanding supported accommodation project in Sheffield.

Duties and responsibilities

Housing Management

Engage with referral agencies to generate referrals for the service
To undertake all appropriate assessments for all potential and actual residents and to review and update these as required.
To complete all documentation including tenure agreements, property inventory, disclosure forms and an application for housing benefit with residents to support and sustain a successful tenancy.
Maximise rent collection, ensuring successful housing and other welfare benefit claims are submitted and maintained

Support

Maintain contact with tenants in accordance with the requirements of the service.
Design and deliver an effective support plan that meets tenants needs and results in a successful move on into independent living.
Actively engage with tenants in issues and decisions that affect them.
Develop professional relationships with a range of external agencies that supports the on-going needs of tenants.
Develop a move-on plan for residents at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for independent or more appropriate housing., As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Diversity & Inclusion Ambassadors who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Experience of providing support to vulnerable people in a housing environment
Experience of working with individuals who have multiple and complex needs, in prison and on release
The ability to develop constructive relationships with offenders
Knowledge of the Welfare Benefits System
An understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK
Experience in risk assessment and support planning
Basic IT skills suitable for an office environment

Essential Requirements

- Enhanced DBS

A full UK driving licence and access to a road-worthy vehicle

- The right to work in the UK

There are many great reasons to join our team!

Great opportunities for career development
Mileage Compensation
Membership to Westfield Health
Access to Lifetime Financial
28 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), increasing to 33 after 5 years continuous employment
Company pension scheme
Enhanced sick pay
Flexitime
Free Parking
Paid for Enhanced DBS check
A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted

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