Housing Support Worker

My client is an established housing and support provider based in The West Midlands looking to recruit an experienced Housing Support Worker on a temporary on a permanent basis.

This provider has been established for over 17 years and specifically help vulnerable young asylum seekers and refugees aged between 13 and 30.

As the Housing Support Worker, you will be supporting a caseload of clients with housing and tenancy related needs.

Requirements:

It is essential for the successful candidate to have:

• Experience of working with young people in any community work, education and training, housing and support, youth work, social work and other relevant / equivalent settings
  
  
• Experience of working with UASC young people that have leave to remain and those that are seeking asylum and refugee status.
  
  
• Update and organise and manage an online database for all residents that you are supporting.
  
  
• Moderate knowledge base of the current and changing welfare and benefits system
  
  
• Experience of report writing and updates for young people engagement
  
  
• The capacity to work flexible hours to cover some weekends in order to ensure all of our young people have the opportunity to receive all aspects of support offered.
  
  
• Experience of working with people with low level mental health needs
  
  
• An understanding of the care system and young people that are UASC.
  
  It is desirable for the successful candidate to have :
  
  
• Experience and / or knowledge of working with young people at risk/victim of domestic violence.
  
  
• Experience and/ or knowledge of offering family support.
  
  
• Experience and/ or knowledge of emotional resilience skills.
  
  This is a permanent opportunity and ideal for someone who wants longevity and progression in their career.
  
  If you have the skills and experience to match and are available immediately, then please apply! You can contact Haleema for a confidential chat.
  
  Interviews will be held week commencing 5th May 2025.
  
  Please note, we do not support sponsorship for employment so please do not apply if you require sponsorship.
  
  I look forward to reviewing your CV