Support Worker - Doncaster

Target Housing

  • Doncaster
  • £25,715-27,955 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Housing Support WorkerTarget Housing is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. Over the past 30years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives and empower people to achieve independence.If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!The RoleThe post holder will be working within Doncaster with support services for vulnerable adults, particularly those individuals of an offending background and complex needs.Responsibilities include:Housing ManagementEngage with referral agencies to generate referrals for the service
To undertake appropriate assessments for potential service users and to review and update these as required
To complete all documentation including tenure agreements, property inventory, disclosure forms and an application for housing benefit
Maximize rent collection, ensuring successful housing and other welfare benefit claims are submitted and maintainedSupportMaintain contact with service users in accordance with the requirements of the service
Design and deliver an effective person-centred support plan
Complete and regularly review safety plans * Meet service users in the community and at home and, where necessary, accompany them to appointments with relevant agenciesDevelop professional relationships with a range of external agencies
Support service users to integrate into the community
Develop a move-on plan for service users
To keep clear and comprehensive records and case notes.Qualifications / Requirements:A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle. Business insurance will be required. * Enhanced DBS CheckWe offerA starting salary of £25,715, after a full 1 years’ service this will rise to £27,025 and further years’ service, this will rise to £27,995.You will get an initial 28 days Annual Leave with an additional day a year up to 33 days leave, PLUS 8 Bank Holidays.There are many great reasons to join our team!
  • Great opportunities for career development
  • Allocated training
  • Mileage Compensation
  • Access Membership to Westfield Health & Lifetime Financial
  • Ability to apply for the Blue Light card
  • Employer Contributory Company pension scheme (4%)
  • A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
CLOSING DATE: 05/09/2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier should we receive sufficient applications for this role. Therefore, if you are interested , please submit your application as early as possible.Target Housing welcomes applications from all sections of the community.LocationDoncasterSalary25,715 - 27,955Type of ContractFull TimeHours39 per week - Mon-FriBenefitssee job descriptionClosing Date05-09-2025How to Applyhttps://targethousing.bamboohr.com/careers/290?source=aWQ9MTY%3DWeb Link

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