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Housing Support Worker

£19,639 + £1,000 car user allowance

35 hours per week

Salford

We are currently working on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, who is recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to provide outreach support to vulnerable people in their own homes across Salford. The role is offered on a permanent basis, with a shift pattern comprising of both early (8am – 4pm) and late shifts (12pm – 10pm). The role will also comprise of weekend working, 1 in every 5 weeks.

Responsibilities of the Housing Support Worker includes:

• Working in the community, providing housing related support to vulnerable clients including the elderly, those with substance misuse issues, ADHA and/or autism

• Promoting independent living
• Completing tailored support plans with individuals
• Assisting with budgeting
• Signposting clients to services within the community

• Managing referrals from outside agencies
• Completing risk assessments and health and safety checks
• Assisting with administration such as benefit applications
• Promoting engagement in activities, employment and education opportunities

Benefits of the Housing Support Worker 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 Worker includes:

• Previous experience working within a similar supported housing setting
• 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