Housing Support Worker

Job Title: Housing Support Worker Location: Derby DBS Level: Enhanced Adult Who are the Service Users: Details of service users will be provided upon confirmation of location.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Shift pattern – Monday - Friday 8am-4pm / 2pm – 10pm, 1 Saturday a month Car Driver Needed: Yes Own Vehicle Needed: Yes Do They Have Valid Business Insurance? YesMain Duties of the Role:

Plan and deliver effective support and safety plans with the service user, referring to specialist agencies as required.
Ensure that properties are always adequately equipped, maintained, furnished, and cleaned to provide a safe and comfortable environment.
Support residents to understand responsibilities that will help them keep their tenancy and secure future accommodation.
Empower and motivate service users to identify and achieve their desired outcomes, fostering independence and self-reliance.
Develop move-on plans with service users at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for their future housing needs.

Experience:

Previous experience working in a similar housing support role, preferably within a supported housing or homeless accommodation setting.
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and experience in implementing support and safety plans for vulnerable individuals.
Familiarity with referring service users to specialist agencies and resources as required, such as mental health services, substance abuse programs, or employment support services.
Ability to maintain properties to a high standard, including basic maintenance tasks and ensuring that they are adequately furnished and equipped.
Experience in supporting individuals to understand their tenancy responsibilities and to develop the skills necessary for maintaining successful tenancies.

Additional Details: Lone working may be required.

Working from home may be permitted.

Expected to oversee 3-4 properties.