Housing Support Worker

£18.89 LTD / £16.10 PAYE

A housing association are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker within their Female only services in Oxford and Whitney. 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

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.

• 35 Hours Per Week, 09:00 to 17:00 (On-Call rota, phone only, unless an emergency)
• Role includes work in Oxford and Whitney
• 12 Weeks, Temp to Perm
• £18.89 LTD / £16.10 PAYE, inclusive of holiday

HOW TO APPLY

If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!