Housing Support Worker

Independent Living | Housing Support | Community-Based Services

Location: Ilkeston and Ripley, Derbyshire – DE7
Pay: £13.50 per hour PAYE | £17.39 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Full-time, Mon-Fri 9-5pm | Initially 2-3 months, with potential extension
Driving: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential, mileage will be paid subject to business insurance.

Do you have experience supporting people with mental health needs to maintain their accommodation and live independently?

Client Snapshot:

An established housing and support charity is seeking an experienced Housing Support Worker to assist individuals accessing its independent living services across Derbyshire.

The service provides accommodation-based and community support to adults whose mental health affects their ability to manage day-to-day responsibilities and maintain stable housing.

Vacancy Brief:

We are looking for a confident and compassionate Housing Support Worker to provide practical housing-related support to individuals in the Ilkeston and Ripley areas.

You will manage a caseload independently, helping people maintain their tenancies, access appropriate financial support and develop the confidence to live independently.

The Responsibilities:

• Deliver person-centred housing-related support to vulnerable adults.
• Assist with housing benefit applications, budgeting, welfare entitlements and income maximisation.
• Help individuals maintain successful tenancies and address rent arrears.
• Develop and review support plans, risk assessments and individual goals.
• Support people experiencing mental health difficulties and other complex needs.
• Work collaboratively with local authorities, housing teams and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate case notes and records using internal IT systems.

Skills and Attributes:

• Previous experience in supported housing, tenancy sustainment, homelessness or mental health support services.
• Knowledge of housing benefits, welfare systems and income maximisation.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and safeguarding skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Current Enhanced DBS certificate is essential.
• Reliable availability for the temporary assignment.

Keywords for Candidates:

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Interested? Contact Oscar Underhill Recruitment with your CV and availability to discuss the opportunity.