Accommodation Support Worker - Homelessness

Oldham / Rochdale

Temporary

£17.00 - £18.00 per hour

Morgan Hunt are currently working with number of organisations across Oldham and Rochdale (Greater Manchester) who are looking to recruit Accommodation Support Workers for their supported housing, temporary accommodation and hostel services. Services support a variety of different client groups including adults and young people experiencing homeless to live independently and move on with their lives.

As an Accommodation Support Worker you will;

• Help residents move into accommodation and understand tenancy agreements.
• Support clients with housing applications and preventing eviction.
• Assist with benefits, Universal Credit, ID documents, and budgeting.
• Help people attend appointments with GPs, probation, drug / alcohol services, or mental health teams.
• Create support plans and setting goals for independent living.
• Health and safety checks and reporting of any repairs.
• Manage difficult situations such as substance misuse, mental health crises, self-harm risk, aggression, or neighbour disputes.
• Encourage life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and tenancy responsibilities.
• Keep detailed case notes and incident reports.
• Work with councils, charities, social workers, and outreach teams to safeguard vulnerable people.

The candidate

• Experience of knowledge of different methods and techniques including strengths-based approach.
• Experience of working within a similar setting supporting people with complex needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of vulnerable people and the issues that can prevent long term tenancy sustainment.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and developments relating to vulnerable people.
• The ability to motivate positive change and engage clients to develop independent living skills and achieve their outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of lone working and the confidence to deal with challenging situations whilst lone working.

Due to the nature of the role and Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

For more information or to apply for the role of Accommodation Support Worker, please contact Annabelle on .

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.