Housing Support Worker
Oxford
Young Parents’ Service
12 Weeks, Temp to Perm
35 Hours per week
£18.89 LTD / £16.10 PAYE

A housing association are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker within their Female only service in Oxford. This role is a fantastic opportunity to support young parents and help them on their journey toward independent living.

THE ROLE
As a Housing Support Worker, you will provide essential support to young parents, helping them maintain their tenancies and achieve personal goals.
Responsibilities include: *Promote independence and choice as a keyworker to residents
*Conduct health and safety checks and report maintenance issues
*Assess new tenants and allocate rooms based on procedures
*Provide advice on tenancy management and housing benefits
*Ensure room checks, void procedures, and minimal void periods
*Conduct risk assessments and liaise with partner agencies
*Facilitate user participation and informed decision-making

THE CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone with previous experience in a customer-facing role and a genuine desire to help young people.
The ideal candidate will have: *Experience motivating individuals with complex issues such as substance misuse or mental health challenges
*Awareness of safeguarding processes
*Knowledge of housing benefits, Universal Credit, and local support agencies
*Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
*Excellent communication and organisational skills
*You will need a driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

THE CONTRACT *35 Hours Per Week, 09:00 to 17:00 (On-Call rota, phone only, unless an emergency)
*12 Weeks, Temp to Perm
*£18.89 LTD / £16.10 PAYE, inclusive of holiday

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to .uk or call to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!