Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Worker - Middlesbrough - Ongoing temporary - full-time - £13.72 per hour + holiday pay

Housing Support Worker - Middlesbrough
Your new company
You will be working for a charity that helps low-to medium-risk offenders who are eligible for home detention, curfew or bail get accommodation and support. The role is a temporary contract but will be ongoing. It is based in Middlesbrough, and you must have a driving licence as travel is required.

Your new roleIt is a very varied role and no two days will be the same.
What the role entails:

Managing your diary to meet the requirements of the role

Meeting with service users, discuss support needs and how we can help them to meet their objectives

Complete Support and Safety Plans

Work with Community Probation Practitioners and court staff to best support our service users.

Help with applying for Housing Benefit and paying rent etc.

Ensure that our homes are clean, tidy and all repairs are reported and actioned, so they are readily available to move into.

Hours: Full-time role, 8 hours per day, shift pattern and flexibility to be discussed.
(Usual hours between the hours of 8am - 10pm)

What you'll need to succeed

Genuine interest in people

Acts with integrity and within professional boundaries

Knows when to escalate issues or concerns, and to ask for help.

Able to manage competing priorities

ICT literate

Full clean UK Driving licence

Access to vehicle - you will be reimbursed for your mileage

Willing to undertake extensive travel for business.

Business car insurance will be required if appointed for the post.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role, as well as registration on the DBS Update Service. These will be completed as part of the Pre-Employment Screening process.

This role also requires a Prison Clearance.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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