Ashberry Recruitment

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for Casual Night Support Workers to work in the Preston area, on an ongoing basis. As a Night Support Worker, you will be providing resettlement support to clients within a hostel environment. Some of your duties and responsibilities will be as follows: - Carrying out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals - Supporting tenants through individual resettlement support plans - To ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement - Supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education and training - Develop links with the local community - Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up-to-date - Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records - To be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures Requirements for the role: - Enhanced DBS Check - Must have a proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients - Knowledge and understanding of basic IT suitable for an office environment - Knowledge of basic housing management tasks, i.e. rent collection, tenancy agreements and arrears management

Job description - SUPPORTED HOUSING OFFICER FORCED MARRIAGE, HONOUR BASED VIOLENCE AND TRAFFICKING MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB The post holder is responsible for providing a support service to men who are fleeing or surviving domestic abuse by identifying their needs and agreeing a programme of support via floating support, telephone support or housing related support. To ensure that the telephone helpline is staffed and to support volunteers to staff the helpline to ensure that the service is accessible to service users. To refer men into the service accommodation and to ensure that they get a high level of support in order for them to move on into more appropriate accommodation. To support men into our Sanctuary House and/or our units of longer term accommodation. To provide emotional support to men who have experienced domestic abuse with the aim of enabling them to develop the skills and resources necessary to move on and maintain independence and self-reliance. Working towards integrating them into the wider community. To be proactive in the supporting and empowering service users i.e. accompanying them to external appointments and sometimes acting as their advocate e.g. GP s, substance support services, health clinics etc. To provide and promote practical help and support to service users in order to assist in the development of their life skills and enable them to secure independent accommodation i.e. become secure tenants with landlords and/or look at alternative move-on accommodation routes In accordance with the service Policies and Procedures, to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of all its services in order to promote and encourage good practice. To work flexibly and cover holidays, sickness and work some bank holidays. Covering for colleagues sometimes at short notice. To work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the Service Users, this could include early morning / late night working. To work flexibly across all the services's Projects as and when required. To work in the community in service users home addresses as well as in our offices. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE: - Worked previously in support work/housing support work with vulnerable people - Knowledge about the benefits system - Passion for helping vulnerable people achieve independance PREFEREED: - NVQ level 2 or equivelant in the relative field - Driving license

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for a temporary part time Project Workers to work in Rochdale. As a Project Worker, you will be providing support to clients within the service. Some of your duties and responsibilities will be as follows: - Working as part of a small team - Carrying out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals - Supporting tenants through individual resettlement support plans - To ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement - Supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education and training - Liaising with all relevant housing agencies to find suitable move on accommodation for tenants - Develop links with the local community - Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up-to-date - Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records - To be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures Requirements for the role: - Enhanced DBS Check - Must have a proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients - Knowledge and understanding of basic IT suitable for an office environment - Knowledge of basic housing management tasks, i.e. rent collection, tenancy agreements and arrears management. Candidates must also be a driver and have use of their own vehicle with business insurance. (Mileage will be paid) Candidates available for an immediate start will be given priority. Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidates

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for a temporary Housing Support Worker. As a Housing Support Worker, you will be providing support to clients in the community. Some of your duties and responsibilities will be as follows: - Working as part of a small team - Carrying out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals - Supporting tenants through individual resettlement support plans - To ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement - Supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education and training - Liaising with all relevant housing agencies to find suitable move on accommodation for tenants - Develop links with the local community - Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up-to-date - Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records - To be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures Requirements for the role: - Enhanced DBS Check - Must have a proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients - Knowledge and understanding of basic IT suitable for an office environment - Knowledge of basic housing management tasks, i.e. rent collection, tenancy agreements and arrears management. Candidates must also be a driver and have use of their own vehicle with business insurance. (Mileage will be paid) Candidates available for an immediate start will be given priority. Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidates