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Location

Rotherham, South Yorkshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

Job Title: Housing Support Worker
Location: Rotherham (Travel within Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley required)
DBS Level: Enhanced Adults & Children
Service Users: Client group varies but includes those with substance misuse, homeless background, asylum seekers, those involved with the criminal justice system, and others with housing-related support needs.
Working Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Car Driver Needed: Yes
Own Vehicle Needed: Yes
Valid Business Insurance: Yes

Main Duties:

• Support tenancy sustainment
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are met
• Work with a diverse client group, including those with substance misuse, homeless background, asylum seekers, those involved with the criminal justice system, and others with housing-related support needs.
• Office-based role with lone working to visit clients.
• Responsible for a caseload of 20 clients

Lone Working: Yes
Working from Home: The role is office-based; working from home is not applicable.
Number of Properties: Responsible for a caseload of 20 clients

Role Overview:
As a Housing Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting tenancy sustainment and meeting the diverse needs of our client group. This role involves both office-based responsibilities and lone working to visit clients. You will be responsible for a caseload of 20 clients, ensuring their well-being and progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support for tenancy sustainment.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Work with a diverse client group, addressing substance misuse, homelessness, asylum seekers, criminal justice involvement, and other housing-related support needs.
• Conduct lone working visits to clients.
• Manage a caseload of 20 clients.

Requirements:

• Enhanced Adults & Children DBS clearance
• Car driver with valid business insurance
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding and empathy for the diverse needs of the client group

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Salary

£15 per hour