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Your new company

Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment of a Housing Support worker in Stoke-on-Trent.

Your new role

We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in Stoke-on-Trent on a temp-to-perm basis. The main focus of this role is to provide support to residents by creating person-centred support plans. You will meet with residents, discuss support needs and how you can support them to meet their objectives; complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to best support our residents. You will also need to be able to help residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent etc.

To ensure our properties meet the expected standards in terms of repair and cleanliness, you will need a sharp attention to detail to ensure that the houses are clean, tidy and all repairs are reported and actioned.
You will be allocated a number of properties to manage, working as part of a larger team to deliver the service across your region.

To achieve this, you will need to have access to your own vehicle and have business insurance.

Please note that this role is NOT a personal care role. Working Hours: 35 hours per week, shift patterns and flexibility will be discussed during your interview. The provision of the contract is between 08:00 and 22:00 Monday-Friday and Saturday 09.00 -17:00 on a rolling rotational basis.

What you'll need to succeed

Due to the nature of this role, candidates with experience in social housing and knowledge of Support Planning and welfare benefits/universal credit, will have an advantage in terms of transferrable skills.

The role is subject to Enhanced Adult DBS and HMPPS Barring checks. If you already have this level of DBS on the update service, please let us know upon registration.

What you'll get in return
As mentioned above, this is a temp to perm role, so this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door and start your career with Nacro! You will also receive weekly pay at a rate of £16.37 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.

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.