£13.50/hr
Breckland District, England
Contract, Variable

Support Worker

Posted by Venn Group.

Housing Support Worker Vacancy

Agency Ref: 81287

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a well-established organisation based in Breckland and South Norfolk for a dynamic Housing Support Worker to join the team in providing person led support to clients living in supported accommodation.

Type: 4 weeks temporary, with the possibility of extension and permanent work

Location: Breckland and South Norfolk

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Monday to Friday; 9am – 5pm

Rate of Pay: £13.50 per hour inclusive of holiday pay

Daily duties:

  • Working with a caseload of homeless clients to promote their independence whilst staying in supported accommodation
  • Deliver emotional and life skills based support, assisting service users with day to day tasks
  • Complete support plans and risk assessments with the service users
  • Enforce tenancy conditions in line with procedures including low level anti-social behaviour and rent arrears
  • Offer specialist knowledge and insight into rent arrears helping tenants with budgeting
  • Carry out regular estate inspections
  • Offer advice and assistance to tenants regarding their benefit entitlements
  • Provide support and advice to tenants in relation to issues concerning their tenancies

Essential requirements:

  • An Enhanced DBS from within the last three years or the willingness to obtain one
  • Previous experience supporting vulnerable people in a support setting
  • A full UK Driving Licence with access to a car

If you are interested in this role, please call Tia Hewitt ASAP on or email with your updated CV.