Dispersed Housing Worker

Location: Chorley (with travel required to other nearby services and accommodation sites)
Contract: Full-Time
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Salary: £13.70 per hour
Requirements: Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and business insurance (essential)

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Housing Support Worker to join our team, supporting individuals living in supported accommodation and community-based settings across Chorley and surrounding areas.

You will play a key role in helping people develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to sustain their tenancy and successfully move towards independent living.

This is a community-based role, and travel between services and accommodation sites is required, so a full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and business insurance are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Independence

* Provide person-centred support to individuals in supported accommodation and community settings

* Complete needs, strengths and risk assessments

* Deliver regular key working sessions and one-to-one support

* Develop, implement and review personalised support plans

* Support individuals to build independent living skills (budgeting, cooking, cleaning, tenancy management, etc.)

* Encourage engagement in education, training, employment and community activities

* Support wellbeing, confidence and positive routines

* Assist individuals in accessing health services and external support agencies

Housing & Tenancy Support

* Support individuals to understand and maintain their tenancy/licence agreements

* Promote timely payment of rent and service charges where applicable

* Carry out property visits and wellbeing checks across multiple sites

* Report repairs, maintenance and health & safety issues

* Support positive behaviour and tenancy sustainment

* Assist with move-on accommodation and resettlement planning

Safeguarding & Risk

* Promote the safety, wellbeing and independence of all individuals

* Follow safeguarding, lone working and risk management procedures

* Respond appropriately to incidents and concerns

* Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times

Partnership Working & Administration

* Work collaboratively with housing providers, local authorities, health services and other professionals

* Attend meetings and contribute to multi-agency support planning

* Maintain accurate and timely case notes and records

* Complete required reports, assessments and monitoring documentation

What We’re Looking For

Essential

* Full UK driving licence

* Access to a vehicle and business insurance

* Ability to travel between Chorley and surrounding sites

* Strong communication and organisational skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries