Housing Support Worker

Job Description

Housing Support Worker
Are you a passionate Housing Support Worker looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to work in in a complex need service in Leigh. The role will be based across Wigan and Leigh.
Pay Rates:  £13.62 – £16.00 per hour

• Information the Role: Successful candidates will be offered 37.5 hours per week for 2 months initially on an 8-week rolling rota that Includes a mix of flexi days, late shifts, and 2 weekends out of every 8.

  
What you will be doing:

• Conduct assessments to identify and prioritise individual needs
• Develop and implement SMART goal-based support plans
• Promote opportunities for skill development and independence
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date customer records
• Empower customers to understand their rights and participate in service delivery
• Co-produce support and move-on plans with customers and relevant stakeholders
• Review support and risk plans regularly or following significant changes
• Provide support with tenancy management and daily living skills
• Facilitate access to education, training, and employment opportunities
• Signpost to external services such as food banks and healthcare providers
• Support financial independence through budgeting and income maximisation
• Encourage safe medication self-management
• Lead group work and support initiatives
• Follow safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns appropriately
• Manage referrals and assess new customers
• Support housing management tasks, including income collection
• Report repairs and health and safety issues
• Prepare rooms and maintain a safe, clean environment
• Handle challenging situations with sensitivity and professionalism
• Build and maintain local partnerships to enhance support provision
• Complete administrative and operational duties as required

  
Specialist knowledge skills and experience

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals with complex needs
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident in handling incidents and making informed decisions
• Competent IT and administrative skills

  
Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of trauma-informed or psychologically informed approaches
• Experience working in challenging environments
• Understanding of housing benefit systems

  
What we offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact out Team on 02085 3149137 or email miaj@4recruitmentservices.com