Housing Support

Job Title: Support Worker – South Essex Location: South Essex (Basildon, Castlepoint & Rochford) DBS Level: Enhanced (Both adult and child) Service Users: 16–21-year-olds Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 7-day rolling rota Car Driver Needed: Yes Own Vehicle Needed: Yes Valid Business Insurance: YesMain Duties of the Role: As a Support Worker, you will manage your own caseload of young people, overseeing their progress from service entry to independence.

Embracing a flexible model and a trauma-informed approach, you will provide timely and personalized assistance.

Our mantra is "No decision about you without you!" Join our new and exciting service, where you will work with:

Young people aged 16 and 17 at risk of homelessness.
Care Leavers aged 18-21
Vulnerable young parents up to the age of 21
Other vulnerable 18–21-year-olds

Responsibilities Include, but not limited to:

Engage with referral agencies to generate referrals for the service
Plan and deliver effective support and safety plans, referring to specialist agencies when required
Record, monitor, review, and update progressions/outcomes regularly in line with contract requirements
Ensure properties are well-equipped, maintained, furnished, and cleaned
Maximize rent collection, submit and maintain successful housing and welfare benefit claims
Take proactive action to minimize rent arrears, monitoring accounts and recording all actions
Vary duties within the broad remit of your role and grade

Lone Working: Yes Working from Home: No Number of Properties: Varies depending on staffing but a maximum of 20, minimum of 9About Us: Join our dynamic team dedicated to supporting young individuals in their journey towards independence.

We believe in providing the right help at the right time, fostering a collaborative and empowering environment.