We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Resettlement Worker in Chester on an ongoing, temporary basis with temp to perm potential. This is a 35 hour per week role, working across 3 days (Thursday, Friday and Sunday) on a set shift pattern of 7am to 8pm.

You'll be supporting clients with complex needs who are living in supported accommodation to regain independence and the ability to sustain a tenancy when moving on from the service.

Your new role

• Undertaking needs and risk assessments, and co-creating support plans with the customer with positive, achievable and motivating outcomes

• Providing practical help and support with things such as budgeting, life skills, health care, nutrition and applying for welfare benefits & housing applications

• Ensuring quick turnarounds of void properties to maximise income

• Managing low level anti-social and challenging behaviours

• Signposting customers to external agencies and support services for mental health, debt and substance/alcohol misuse

• Encouraging customers to access and get involved with external services within the community to improve wellbeing & employment prospects

• Attend relevant multi-agency meetings and work in partnership with housing providers, community groups & charities and Local Authority

• Carry out routine inspections & room checks, routine fire safety checks and reporting repairs

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of supporting vulnerable customers within a social housing setting

• Understanding and experience of carrying out risk/need assessments and co-producing support plans

• Understanding and knowledge of the welfare benefits system and Property Pool Plus

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What you'll get in return

• Weekly pay

• Option to be paid via PAYE or Umbrella

• Temp to perm opportunities

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 on your career.