Housing Support Worker in Whittington

Housing Support Worker Housing Support | Tenancy Sustainment | Mental Health Services Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire – S43 Pay: £13.50 per hour PAYE | £17.39 per hour Umbrella Contract: Full-time, Mon – Fri 9 – 5pm | Temporary – initially 2-3 months, with potential extension Driving: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential, mileage will be paid subject to business insurance. Are you experienced in supporting vulnerable adults with housing-related needs, tenancy sustainment and welfare benefits? Client Snapshot: An opportunity has arisen with an established charity providing housing-related support to vulnerable adults across Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The service supports individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, helping them maintain stable accommodation, develop independent living skills and prevent homelessness. Vacancy Brief: We are recruiting an experienced Housing Support Worker to support a community-based and accommodation service in the Chesterfield area. The successful candidate will manage an existing caseload, providing practical and emotional support to individuals with housing-related needs. The Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload of vulnerable adults requiring housing-related support. * Assist clients with housing benefit claims, welfare entitlements and income maximisation. * Support tenancy sustainment, rent arrears management and homelessness prevention. * Complete individual support plans, risk assessments and regular reviews. * Help individuals develop budgeting, household management and independent living skills. * Liaise with housing providers, local authorities, mental health services and other agencies. * Maintain accurate case notes and records in accordance with safeguarding procedures. Skills and Attributes: * Recent experience in housing support, homelessness prevention or tenancy sustainment. * Good understanding of housing benefits, welfare entitlements and income maximisation. * Experience managing a caseload and supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs. * Strong communication, organisation and IT skills. * Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. * Current Enhanced DBS certificate is essential. * Ability to commit to the initial temporary assignment. Keywords for Candidates: Housing Support Worker –Tenancy Support Worker – Outreach Support Worker – Floating Support Worker – Homelessness – Tenancy Sustainment – Young People – Independent Living – Housing Benefits – Supported Housing – Mental Health Support – Income Maximisation – Housing Support – Chesterfield – Derbyshire – Temporary Interested? Apply today through Oscar Underhill Recruitment with your updated CV and availability