Housing Support Worker (Female)
Oxford
Young Parents' Service
12 Weeks, Temp to Perm
35 Hours per week
£16.50 to £19.97 LTD / £14.07 to £17.02 PAYE (inc hol)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? This role is a fantastic opportunity to support young parents and help them on their journey toward independent living.

THE ROLE
As a Housing Support Worker, you will provide essential support to young parents, helping them maintain their tenancies and achieve personal goals.
Responsibilities include:

Promote independence and choice as a keyworker to residents
Conduct health and safety checks and report maintenance issues
Assess new tenants and allocate rooms based on procedures
Provide advice on tenancy management and housing benefits
Ensure room checks, void procedures, and minimal void periods
Conduct risk assessments and liaise with partner agencies
Facilitate user participation and informed decision-making
THE CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone with previous experience in a customer-facing role and a genuine desire to help young people.
The ideal candidate will have:

Experience motivating individuals with complex issues such as substance misuse or mental health challenges
Awareness of safeguarding processes
Knowledge of housing benefits, Universal Credit, and local support agencies
Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
Excellent communication and organisational skills
You will need a driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
THE CONTRACT

35 Hours Per Week, 09:00 to 17:00 (On-Call rota, phone only, unless an emergency)
12 Weeks, Temp to Perm
Pay range: £16.50 to £19.97 per hour LTD / £14.07 to £17.02 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday)
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate