Housing Support Worker - Days or Nights

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for Day and/or Night Housing Support Workers to work with our clients based in Blackburn and surrounding areas.

As a Housing Support Worker, you will be providing resettlement support to clients within the sheltered housing project and dispersed tenancies.

Some of your duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

* Supporting vulnerable young people or adults with the following needs: Drug and Alcohol Misuse, Sexual Exploitation, Domestic Violence and Mental Health

* Working as part of a small team

* Carrying out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals

* Supporting tenants through individual resettlement support plans

* To ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement

* Supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education, and training

* Liaising with all relevant housing agencies to find suitable move on accommodation for tenants

* Develop links with the local community

* Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up to date

* Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records

* To be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures

Requirements for the role:

* Enhanced DBS Check (A check will need to be carried out if no current DBS is in place)