Housing Support Worker

POSITION: Housing Support Worker SALARY: Starting at£18,425 progressing to £18,940 on satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period assessment. Further increases after 1 year of service £19,970 and after 2 years £21,012. BENEFITS: Westfield Healthcare Benefit, Pension Scheme and 28 days Annual Leave HOURS: Full-time-39 hours per week, working Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am to 6pm. LOCATION: Sheffield Only applications will be accepted DESCRIPTION: Our client is a social housing provider and charity which provides accommodation and support to vulnerable people. The organisation has recently been successful in winning the Sheffield and Doncaster Contract for Offenders, along with all the charity’s projects in Rotherham, Hull and East Midlands. A vacancy for a full time Housing Support Worker has arisen at the charity. The post holder will be based in the Sheffield Project and will be working within an accommodation based project with support services for vulnerable adults, particularly those individuals of an offending background and complex needs. You will provide high quality housing management and support services to clients in order to assist them in sustaining their tenancies, achieving their potential and working towards a crime free lifestyle and independent living. JOB ROLE: Assist clients when moving in, or out of accommodation. Assess the circumstances, aspirations and needs of each client in order to make a support plan that is relevant to the client and realistic in its achievement. Act as clients’ keyworker offering advice and support to negotiated and agreed support planning to enable them to develop their skills for independent living. Assist clients to maximise their income and to manage their personal budgets. Support clients to understand their rights and responsibilities under their occupancy agreements. Support and motivate clients encouraging them to achieve personal goals. Carry out regular client risk assessment and ensure it is properly recorded and copied to relevant officers in the organisation. Review support plans periodically and adapt them according to changing needs. Where appropriate, help clients with budgeting. Negotiate with other bodies on behalf of the client on the repayment of arrears such as rent owed to the Local Authority Housing Department. Liaise with the Probation Service and any other appropriate bodies to ensure that all are aware of relevant information. Enable and support the client to deal with conflict and disputes amongst clients and between clients and neighbours. Provide cover for absent colleagues as directed. Participate in team meetings. Carry out other such duties as directed by senior managers. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: Experience of providing a service to vulnerable groups. Experience of delivering supported housing services. Experience of delivering services to clients’ housing and accommodation. In-depth and up to date knowledge of Welfare Benefits System. Knowledge of Supporting People and role of statutory authorities. Experience in risk assessment and support planning. Understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK. Be able to work in a team and on own initiative. Possess great communication skills. Be service user focused and be able to build effective relationships. Be able to adhere to all organisation policy, including health and safety. A full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is required, you will be expected to travel locally on a regular basis. Live within a commutable distance and have the right to work in the UK. Offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory criminal records check and references. In order to apply please click the apply button and you will be sent an application form Keywords: Housing Support Worker, Support Worker, Charity, Social Housing, Accommodation Charity Team Leader, Management, Social Services, This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89891667