Dispersed Housing Support Worker
hace 25 días
Preston
Location: Preston (covering Preston, Chorley, Leyland and Fleetwood) Salary: £27,261 - £30,308 per annum (pro rata) Hours: Part Time Rotherwood Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Dispersed Housing Support Worker on behalf of a well-established organisation supporting vulnerable adults across Lancashire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping people achieve and maintain independent living. This is a community-based role, supporting individuals living in dispersed accommodation across Preston, with regular travel to Chorley, Leyland and Fleetwood. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. The Role As a Dispersed Housing Support Worker, you will manage your own caseload, providing practical and emotional support to individuals with a range of complex needs. You will help customers develop independent living skills, sustain their tenancy and access the services they need to move forward positively. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of clients living in dispersed accommodation., • Complete support, needs and risk assessments., • Develop and review person-centred support plans., • Carry out regular welfare visits and property inspections., • Support clients to develop independent living and budgeting skills., • Assist with accessing benefits, healthcare, education and employment., • Liaise with housing providers, local authorities and external agencies., • Support clients to sustain their tenancy and move into long-term accommodation., • Monitor rent accounts and encourage timely payments., • Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, tenancy breaches and anti-social behaviour., • Maintain accurate case notes, reports and support records., • Ensure properties meet health and safety standards and report repairs., • Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to positive outcomes., • Promote equality, inclusion and safeguarding at all times., • Work in line with organisational policies and professional standards. What We're Looking For • Previous experience within supported housing, homelessness, tenancy support or community-based support services., • Experience supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs., • Good understanding of safeguarding and risk management., • Strong communication and organisational skills., • Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload., • Confident working with external agencies and partner organisations., • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. What's on Offer • Salary of £27,261 - £30,308 per annum (pro rata)., • Part-time permanent position., • Flexible working pattern., • Supportive management and ongoing training., • Opportunity to make a genuine difference within the local community., • Career development opportunities within a respected organisation. If you're passionate about supporting people to build independence and create lasting positive change, we'd love to hear from you