Housing Support Worker

Housing Support Worker – Sunderland & Newcastle | Immediate Start | Housing Support Worker | Sunderland | Newcastle | Immediate Start | Criminal Justice & Supported Housing

Job Title: Housing Support Worker

Location: Sunderland, covering Sunderland and Newcastle

Contract Type: Sick Cover (Temporary)

Salary: £18 to £20 p/h ltd

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

As a Housing Support Worker, you’ll hold a caseload of service users on bail or Home Detention Curfew, delivering person centred support while also managing the practical housing side of the service.

• Delivering a minimum of 2 hours’ support per service user, weekly
• Creating and reviewing Support and Safety Plans
• Conducting weekly property visits, checking repairs, cleanliness, and condition against Decent Homes Standards
• Identifying and managing anti-social behaviour incidents
• Develop move-on plans and supporting access to independent housing
• Supporting service users with domestic tasks and independent living skills
• Managing rent accounts and Housing Benefit claims to minimise arrears and void periods
• Working jointly with Probation Practitioners and multi-agency partners
• Maintaining accurate records on the resident database

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar housing support, probation, or criminal justice role
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check (with Update Service), BPSS , and Prison Clearance vetting
• Strong organisational skills and confidence working across housing management and welfare support
• Availability to start immediately

Why Apply

• Immediate start available
• Meaningful work supporting people transitioning out of the criminal justice system
• Varied role covering both support work and housing management
• Competitive hourly rate

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