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: Housing Support Worker –Tenancy Support Worker – Outreach Support Worker – Floating Support Worker – Homelessness – Tenancy Sustainment – Young People – Independent Living – Housing Benefits – Supported Housing – Mental Health Support – Income Maximisation – Housing Support – Ilkeston – Ripley – Derbyshire – Temporary Interested? Contact Oscar Underhill Recruitment with your CV and availability to discuss the opportunity