Casual Housing Support Worker

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for Casual Housing Support Workers to work with our clients based in Lancaster 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)