Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Worker - Liverpool - Full time

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Housing Support Worker in Liverpool on a temp to perm basis, working 40 hours per week and hourly rates up to £14.50 per hour. This is a hybrid position, so you will be able to manage your diary accordingly to work from home, with mileage paid when travelling at 45p per mile.
Your new role

• Working with low to medium risk prison leavers who are eligible for home detention or bail, providing housing & tenancy support, advice and guidance
  
• Carrying out assessments of need and risk, creating individual support plans with motivating and achievable outcomes to encourage independent living and make positive lifestyle choices in the future.
  
• Assisting with housing applications, rent payments and Housing Benefit claims
  
• Ensuring properties meet Decent Homes Standard, addressing any maintenance issues and logging repairs
  
• Carrying out property inspections and identifying any issues
  
• Managing low level Anti-Social Behaviour and breaches of tenancy
  
• Working in partnership with various external agencies and stakeholders such as Probation services, Court Staff, Police, Benefit agencies, mental health teams and drug & alcohol services
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of working in a similar role/setting providing housing management to vulnerable customers with an understanding of housing legislation and best practice
  
• Knowledge and understanding of the Welfare Benefit system and ability to assist with housing applications
  
• Resilience and flexibility
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  

What you'll get in return

• Temp to perm opportunity
  
• Full time contract
  
• Weekly pay whilst on temp with hourly rates up to £14.50 per hour
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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