Housing Support Worker
5 days ago
Peterborough
Housing Support Worker \n Join our dedicated team as a Housing Support Worker in Peterborough. This role offers a unique opportunity to support vulnerable individuals, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed for independent living. \n\n • Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire\n, • Salary: Competitive hourly rates, plus holiday pay\n, • Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time, Permanent\n, • Hours: Flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends \n\n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Provide person-centred support to individuals within supported housing services.\n, • Assist service users in accessing essential services such as benefits, healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.\n, • Complete and update computer records\n, • Ensure visitor are signed in/out of the venue\n, • Help clients develop crucial independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, and managing tenancy agreements.\n, • Conduct regular welfare checks and maintain detailed and accurate case records.\n, • Ensure the promotion of safeguarding, health, safety, and wellbeing at all times.\n, • Build and maintain positive relationships with external agencies, local authorities, and community organisations.\n, • Support tenants in sustaining their accommodation and reducing the risk of homelessness.\n, • Respond effectively to challenging situations and provide crisis intervention when necessary.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Experience in support, housing, care.\n, • Empathetic, caring, and professional approach to work.\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.\n, • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.\n, • Proficient IT skills and experience in maintaining accurate records.\n, • Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality principles.\n, • Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.\n\n Desirable Qualifications & Experience: \n\n • NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care, Housing, or a related field.\n, • Experience supporting vulnerable adults.\n, • Knowledge of homelessness, tenancy sustainment, mental health, or substance misuse support services.\n, • Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential).\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.\n, • Supportive and inclusive working environment.\n, • Employee assistance programme.\n, • Opportunities for career progression.\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement.\n\n How to Apply: \n If you are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives and helping individuals maintain safe and stable accommodation, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply Now today to join our team as a Housing Support Worker in Peterborough and help empower people to achieve independent and fulfilling lives.