Job Description Housing Support Worker Preston Independent Living Service Permanent Contract Full Time £23,000.00 per year We are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker on behalf of a Housing Association in Preston. This role involves providing high-quality support to individuals, promoting independence, and ensuring a safe and well-maintained living environment.THE ROLE As a Housing Support Worker, you will provide tailored support to individuals, working in a person-centred manner to meet a range of needs.Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting individuals with daily living tasks such as medication prompts, budgeting, and attending appointments.
- Working closely with individuals facing high levels of drug and alcohol dependency.
- Monitoring and promoting safeguarding practices, raising concerns as necessary.
- Liaising with external professionals and agencies to address tenant needs.
- Inspecting and maintaining properties to ensure safety and readiness for new tenants.
- Addressing neighbour disputes and tenancy issues with the Housing Officer or Manager.
- Participating in training and team meetings to improve service delivery.
THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, working with vulnerable individuals in a housing-related capacity.We are looking for someone who has:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection (GDPR).
- Experience in property maintenance or housing management.
- The ability to work flexibly under pressure and to deadlines.
- A caring, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach.
THE CONTRACT
- Full-Time, Monday to Friday.
- Permanent Contract.
- £23,000.00 per year, plus benefits.
HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to or call 01772 208966 01772 208966 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!…