Housing Support Worker
Housing Support Worker Bristol Temporary Accommodation 12 Week Contract 35 Hours £17.45 LTD / £14.88 PAYE inc holWe have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Support Worker in Bristol, working on a fast-paced contract to help individuals secure stable accommodation and move forward with their lives.Housing Support Worker Bristol Temporary Accommodation 12 Week Contract 35 Hours £17.45 LTD / £14.88 PAYE inc holWe have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Support Worker in Bristol, working on a fast-paced contract to help individuals secure stable accommodation and move forward with their lives.THE ROLE As a Housing Support Worker, you will support individuals in temporary accommodation, helping them develop independent living skills and transition into permanent housing.
Manage a caseload of 10-12 residents across 3-4 propertiesProvide holistic, short-term support tailored to individual needs
Conduct regular property inspections, ensuring maintenance issues are reported and resolved
Work closely with external agencies including probation, police, social services, and local authorities
Ensure clients understand their tenancy responsibilities and help maximise their housing benefits
Develop and implement risk management and safeguarding plans, updating them as necessary
Maintain accurate records, evidencing service user progress and engagement
THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs, particularly within the housing or criminal justice sectors.
Experience in a housing-related support role or working with individuals facing homelessness, substance misuse, or mental health challengesKnowledge of support planning and safeguarding best practices
Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively
Strong partnership working skills, liaising with multiple agencies
Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills to ensure accurate documentation
THE CONTRACT
35 Hours - Monday to Friday, shifts on a rota basis
Early shifts: 8am - 4pmLate shifts: 2pm - 10pm
Occasional Saturday working, with a Monday off in lieu- week contract
£17.45 per hour LTD / £14.88 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay
HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 01772 208966 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