Housing Support Worker

Your new company
A well-established charitable organisation is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join its Warwickshire-based team. Working across Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable individuals to achieve greater independence, improve their wellbeing and sustain their tenancies. The organisation is committed to empowering people, promoting equality and delivering person-centred support services within local communities.

Your new role
As a Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to individuals with a range of support needs, helping them develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes. You will act as a key worker, managing a caseload and coordinating tailored support plans, whilst working closely with local authorities, healthcare professionals and partner agencies.Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering one-to-one support sessions in people's homes, community settings and service hubs.
• Supporting individuals with budgeting, debt management and welfare benefit applications.
• Conducting needs and risk assessments and contributing to support planning.
• Assisting with housing-related support to help people maintain successful tenancies.
• Encouraging service user involvement, independence and community engagement.
• Liaising with external professionals including social workers, probation services and medical teams.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring high standards of service delivery.
• Contributing to a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for both service users and colleagues.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be a compassionate and resilient individual with a genuine desire to support vulnerable people. You will have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.You will ideally have:

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals within a social care, housing or community setting.
• A sound understanding of the challenges faced by people requiring support services.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and person-centred support.
• Confidence using basic IT systems.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of 26,533 per annum.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives every day.
• Comprehensive induction, training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The chance to work for a values-led organisation committed to empowerment, inclusion and community impact.
• Varied and rewarding work across Warwickshire supporting people to achieve lasting positive outcomes.

What you need to do now
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