Support Worker

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  • Swinton, Greater Manchester
  • £31,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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Housing Support Worker📍 Location: Swinton - Covering the Salford area🕘 Hours: 35 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm💰 Salary: £25,000 - £31,000 per annum (depending on experience)Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people? Join our clients growing team as a Housing Support Worker and help them transform lives through safe housing, tailored support, and compassionate care.A rapidly expanding supported housing provider specialising in working with asylum seekers and vulnerable individuals across Greater Manchester. With over 25 years of experience, they provide more than just homes- they offer hope, empowerment, and a real pathway to independence.Your Role as a Housing Support Worker:You'll be based at the Swinton office and work across Greater Manchester-particularly in the Salford area.As a Housing Support Worker, you'll manage a property of 6-8 service users, backed by two experienced Housing Managers who'll support safeguarding and conflict resolution.Your day-to-day impact as a Housing Support Worker will include:- Assessing and onboarding new tenants- Supporting access to Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, and welfare entitlements- Creating personalised support plans and risk assessments- Teaching key life skills and encouraging steps into education or employment- Liaising with health professionals, local authorities, and partner agencies- Monitoring property conditions and managing tenancy issuesEssential components for the Housing Support Worker role:- Compassionate, resilient, and non-judgemental approach- Strong written and verbal communication- Able to manage your own diary and workload- Confident with email and basic IT systems- Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries- Experience handling conflict or supporting people in crisis- Full UK driving licence and access to a car with business insuranceDesirable attributes for the Housing Support Worker role:- Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, or vulnerable adults- Knowledge of welfare systems, tenancy law, or supported housing- Fluency in additional languages- Familiarity with trauma-informed care or multi-agency workingWhat's on offer?- Ongoing training and career development- Clear progression opportunities with a supportive team- Flexible rota options- 5.6 weeks of annual leave- Smart electronic check-in at propertiesIf you believe everyone deserves a second chance-and want to be part of a team that makes it happen-we'd love to hear from you regarding the Housing Support Worker role; apply below!

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