Housing Support Worker

Apricus Resourcing are looking for a Housing Support Worker for an ongoing 4-week locum role based within a charity in Stoke On Trent.

Within this role you will provide Housing Related Support and recovery support 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.

Experience in supported housing would 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.

Main Duties:

• To process referrals from the Gateway, checking suitability for the service.

• Assist residents to achieve objectives set within their support plan, to liaise with external agencies as and when required.

• To support and assist service users in maintaining appropriate accommodation, working in partnership with other relevant agencies

• To deliver Drop In Sessions & Group Work for the service users, offering assistance to resolve immediate needs or to sign post on to other relevant services

• To maintain individual records to a high standard and record outcomes

• To assist service users in practical matters such as acquiring furniture, benefit applications, managing a tenancy, and ensuring utility services are connected

The rate of pay for this role is between 17- 18/h via umbrella and is based on a rolling 8-week basis with a view to extend or potentially go permanent.

The working hours are based on a Rolling Rota (Week 1 8am-4pm Week 2 9am-5pm Week 3 2pm-10pm)

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!