Housing Support Assistant (BBBH225) Old Trafford, England
Salary: | GBP11400 - GBP11400 per annum |
Housing Support Assistant
£11,400 per annum
21 hours per week
Old Trafford
We are currently working on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, who is recruiting for a Housing Support Assistant to provide low level housing support to young people aged 16-19 living within a supported housing scheme.
The role is offered on a permanent PART-TIME basis, with a shift pattern comprising of both early (8am – 4pm) and late shifts (12pm – 8pm). The role will solely be working a rota of Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays or Mondays.
Responsibilities of the Housing Support Assistant:
- Working within a 21-bed supported housing unit, providing low level housing support to young people aged 16-19 years
- Actively promoting resident involvement in unit activities
- Helping residents identify their goals in terms of employment, training, education and future housing
- Providing practical assistance and advice to residents in areas such as welfare benefits, money management and independent living skills
- Maintaining active links with relevant external statutory and voluntary agencies such as Social Services and Aftercare services to ensure that all residents support needs are met
- Working with residents to help them prepare for living independently and resettlement in the community
- Dealing with referrals to the scheme and participating in the assessment of new applicants
- Maintaining the safety and security of the building
Benefits of the Housing Support Assistant includes:
- Up to 30 days holiday a year
- Savings clubs
- Professional membership fees paid
- Cycle to work scheme
- Medical cash plan
- Training and coaching
- Counselling and well-being programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Experience of the Housing Support Assistant includes:
- Previous experience working within a similar supported housing setting is desirable
- Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall – Divisional Manager at Hamilton Woods on 01509 276158 or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot reply to everyone with feedback directly and please