Dispersed Housing Worker

Location: Chorley (with travel required to other nearby services and accommodation sites)
Contract: Full-Time
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Salary: £13.70 per hour
Requirements: Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and business insurance (essential)

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Housing Support Worker to join our team, supporting individuals living in supported accommodation and community-based settings across Chorley and surrounding areas.

You will play a key role in helping people develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to sustain their tenancy and successfully move towards independent living.

This is a community-based role, and travel between services and accommodation sites is required, so a full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and business insurance are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Independence

• Provide person-centred support to individuals in supported accommodation and community settings
• Complete needs, strengths and risk assessments
• Deliver regular key working sessions and one-to-one support
• Develop, implement and review personalised support plans
• Support individuals to build independent living skills (budgeting, cooking, cleaning, tenancy management, etc.)
• Encourage engagement in education, training, employment and community activities
• Support wellbeing, confidence and positive routines
• Assist individuals in accessing health services and external support agencies

Housing & Tenancy Support

• Support individuals to understand and maintain their tenancy/licence agreements
• Promote timely payment of rent and service charges where applicable
• Carry out property visits and wellbeing checks across multiple sites
• Report repairs, maintenance and health & safety issues
• Support positive behaviour and tenancy sustainment
• Assist with move-on accommodation and resettlement planning

Safeguarding & Risk

• Promote the safety, wellbeing and independence of all individuals
• Follow safeguarding, lone working and risk management procedures
• Respond appropriately to incidents and concerns
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times

Partnership Working & Administration

• Work collaboratively with housing providers, local authorities, health services and other professionals
• Attend meetings and contribute to multi-agency support planning
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes and records
• Complete required reports, assessments and monitoring documentation

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle and business insurance
• Ability to travel between Chorley and surrounding sites
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries