Dispersed Housing Support Worker

Location: Preston (covering Preston, Chorley, Leyland and Fleetwood)

Salary: £27,261 - £30,308 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Rotherwood Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Dispersed Housing Support Worker on behalf of a well-established organisation supporting vulnerable adults across Lancashire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping people achieve and maintain independent living.

This is a community-based role, supporting individuals living in dispersed accommodation across Preston, with regular travel to Chorley, Leyland and Fleetwood. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

The Role

As a Dispersed Housing Support Worker, you will manage your own caseload, providing practical and emotional support to individuals with a range of complex needs. You will help customers develop independent living skills, sustain their tenancy and access the services they need to move forward positively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients living in dispersed accommodation.
• Complete support, needs and risk assessments.
• Develop and review person-centred support plans.
• Carry out regular welfare visits and property inspections.
• Support clients to develop independent living and budgeting skills.
• Assist with accessing benefits, healthcare, education and employment.
• Liaise with housing providers, local authorities and external agencies.
• Support clients to sustain their tenancy and move into long-term accommodation.
• Monitor rent accounts and encourage timely payments.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, tenancy breaches and anti-social behaviour.
• Maintain accurate case notes, reports and support records.
• Ensure properties meet health and safety standards and report repairs.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to positive outcomes.
• Promote equality, inclusion and safeguarding at all times.
• Work in line with organisational policies and professional standards.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within supported housing, homelessness, tenancy support or community-based support services.
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and risk management.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Confident working with external agencies and partner organisations.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £27,261 - £30,308 per annum.
• Full-time permanent position.
• Supportive management and ongoing training.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference within the local community.
• Career development opportunities within a respected organisation.

If you're passionate about supporting people to build independence and create lasting positive change, we'd love to hear from you.