Housing Support Worker

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Welwyn Garden City
Salary
Competitive
Posted
18 Dec 2018
Closes
31 Dec 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Greenacre recruitment has been asked to aid with the recruitment of a Supported Housing Worker.

This is predomiately a temporary, on-going role which has the scope to go permanemt for the right candidate.

This job is responsible for providing housing support in a high quality housing service at a 125-bed hostel supporting homeless individuals over 18 months to two years to move on into safe accommodation and a stable lifestyle.

The job is part of a team providing support and enablement to people with a variety of support needs, including mental health issues, offenders, family breakdown, alcohol/drug issues.

The job requires working flexible hours in accordance with the rota, that are negotiated with the line manager, and that are in line with the needs of the service users.

You will be expected to:-

* Empower residents to move from dependence to independence

* Develop a respect for the people as individuals

* Develop a positive image for their presence and participation in the community

* Develop opportunities to enhance their skills appropriate to their lifestyle

* Offer choices that are appropriate to their needs and have due regard for their safety

The Housing service provides housing and support for people who are vulnerable and in housing need and although a low support hostel there remains a risk of violence both directed at staff and directed on residents by themselves e.g. overdose etc.

The key elements of the post are to:

* Provide high quality housing support to residents, including person centred support plans, risk assessments, advice and guidance.

* Identify and advise residents of available personal development opportunities and activities.

* Actively engage with residents in order to maximise the benefits of their stay.

To apply for this role, please send an up to date version of your CV to Casey R. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Casey R on

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Limited who are operating as an employment agency and business. Greenacre Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer