We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an Assistant Housing Support Worker on a full-time basis in Liverpool, with temp to perm opportunities available after a minimum of 14 weeks. You'll play an important role in assisting Support Workers to provide high-quality housing support services to vulnerable individuals facing homelessness in Liverpool.

• Assisting with admin duties on behalf of Support Workers such as updating online systems, uploading risk assessments, support plans etc
• Assisting clients with benefit queries, applications or any other relevant support they may require in relation to housing benefits and ensure full maximisation of income
• Assisting Support Workers where required to carry out/complete support plan reviews
• Completing health & safety building checks and room inspections
• Promoting positive, healthy lifestyle choices and encouraging move-on to independent living
• Liaising with various external agencies such as Local Authority housing teams, mental health teams, GPs and nurses, Police, Drug and Alcohol teams

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of working in a similar social housing setting/environment, having supported vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness, drug & alcohol misuse or mental health

• A good knowledge of welfare benefits and housing options

• An understanding of risk assessments and support planning within a housing environment

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Confident IT user

• Enhanced DBS (Update service preferable but new can be carried out if non-transferrable)

What you'll get in return

• Weekly pay with temp to perm opportunities

• Hourly rates up to £16.66 per hour whilst temp

• Competitive salary

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.