Housing Support Worker
Location: S60, 1BY
Salary: £26,490.00 per annum
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Housing Support Worker to join our dedicated Sheffield Offenders team.
Job Purpose
To provide intensive housing management support to vulnerable individuals with the intention of delivering a high-quality support programme that promotes client independence; providing a successful and sustainable move on and other measurable outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and expanding supported accommodation project within Sheffield, that supports individuals with offending backgrounds, or at the risk of offending.
Duties and Responsibilities
Housing Management
- To undertake appropriate assessments for potential and actual residents and to review and update these as required.
- To complete all documentation including tenure agreements, property inventory, disclosure forms and an application for housing benefit with residents to support and sustain a successful tenancy.
- Maximise rent collection, ensuring successful housing and other welfare benefit claims are submitted and maintained.
- Monitor the maintenance of properties and report any repairs required to our maintenance team.
Support
- Maintain contact with tenants in accordance with the requirements of the service.
- Design and deliver an effective support plan that meets tenants individual needs and results in a successful move on into independent living.
- Actively engage with tenants in issues and decisions that affect them.
- Develop professional relationships with a range of external agencies that supports the on-going needs of tenants.
- Develop a move-on plan for residents at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for independent or more appropriate housing.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience of providing support to vulnerable people in a housing environment
- Experience of working with individuals who have multiple and complex needs, in prison and on release
- The ability to develop constructive relationships with offenders
- Knowledge of the Welfare Benefits System
- An understanding of the Judiciary System in the UK
- Experience in risk assessment and support planning
- Basic IT skills suitable for an office environment
Essential Requirements
- Enhanced DBS
- A full UK driving licence and access to a road-worthy vehicle
- The right to work in the UK
There are many great reasons to join our team!
- Great opportunities for career development
- Mileage Compensation
- Westfield Health
- Access to Lifetime Financial
- 28 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), increasing to 33 after 5 years continuous employment
- Company pension scheme
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Diversity & Inclusion Ambassadors who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with katie.machin@targethousing.org.uk
We look forward to speaking with you soon!
Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible!
Closing Date: 30/11/2026
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Housing Support Worker - Sheffield Offenders in Rotherham employer: Target Point New Srl
Target Housing is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values staff feedback and promotes continuous improvement. With a commitment to employee growth, you will have access to regular supervision, training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals by ensuring they have safe and well-maintained accommodation. Located in Rotherham, you will enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and additional benefits such as mileage compensation and health membership, all while working in a role that truly makes a difference.
