Job Description

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for Casual Housing Support Workers to work with our clients based in Lancaster and surrounding areas.

As a Housing Support Worker, you will be providing resettlement support to clients within the sheltered housing project and dispersed tenancies.

Some of your duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

• Supporting vulnerable young people or adults with the following needs: Drug and Alcohol Misuse, Sexual Exploitation, Domestic Violence and Mental Health
• Working as part of a small team
• Carrying out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals
• Supporting tenants through individual resettlement support plans
• To ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement
• Supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education, and training
• Liaising with all relevant housing agencies to find suitable move on accommodation for tenants
• Develop links with the local community
• Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up to date
• Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records
• To be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures

Requirements for the role:

• Enhanced DBS Check (A check will need to be carried out if no current DBS is in place)