At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals facing housing challenges and advocate for their needs.
- Company: Join a compassionate charity making a difference in Bedford.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, free training, uniform, and high street discounts.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available; immediate start required.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing or substance misuse preferred; training provided.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
Apricus Resourcing are looking for a Housing Support Worker for a permanent role based within a charity in Bedford. Within this role you will provide Housing Related Support and recovery support to people who have a history of failed accommodation placement, substance and/or alcohol misuse, criminality and often challenging and negative behaviours.
Part of your role will include advocating for residents where appropriate, helping residents arrange and attend scheduled appointments, for example, GP, Probation, Job Centre and substance misuse services.
The manager is looking for candidates who have experience in working within substance misuse and/or housing – if you have experience in one of these areas you will still be considered as training & support can be offered to the right candidates. Experience in supported housing would also be highly advantageous as would understanding and knowledge of the harmful effects associated with rough sleeping, homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse and offending in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employability and personal relationships.
Due to the nature of the role the service can only consider candidates who are able to start immediately. The working hours are either 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm or 11am-7pm; you will need to be flexible for all shift patterns.
Benefits of working via Apricus Resourcing include:
- Weekly Payroll
- Free Compliance including mandatory training & DBS
- Dedicated Consultant
- Free Uniform
- High Street Discounts
If you are interested and meet the criteria please hit apply now or contact the office directly as one of the team would be delighted to run through the finer details.
