Housing Support Worker

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Housing Support Worker to join a leading Housing Association on an ongoing temporary contract based in Bury. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of service users with multiple and complex needs.
• Provide person-centred, strengths-based support tailored to individual needs and circumstances.
• Support service users who have experienced homelessness or rough sleeping to develop the skills required for independent living.
• Work with individuals to identify their goals, aspirations and support needs.
• Develop and implement appropriate support plans to help service users achieve positive outcomes.
• Encourage and empower service users to have greater choice and control over their lives.
• Provide practical support with activities of daily living and developing independent living skills.
• Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with service users.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, following relevant policies and procedures.
• Monitor, record and report progress, support plans, case notes and outcomes using an online CRM system.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure individuals receive appropriate support.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to the needs of vulnerable people and those experiencing multiple disadvantages.

Requirements:

• Previous experience managing a caseload of service users.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals with complex or multiple needs.
• An understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness or rough sleeping.
• Experience helping people identify goals and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes.

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you.