Housing Support Worker​/Case Worker, AWD LTD

Housing Support Worker / Case Worker

Role at Guardian Jobs. An engaging opportunity supporting vulnerable adults within dispersed accommodation, delivering person-centred case management, safeguarding, support planning and resettlement to promote independence and wellbeing.

£26,731 per annum + Benefits (3% Pension Contribution, 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays)

Birkenhead, Wirral, North West England

Full-Time, Permanent

35 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday, (with occasional requests to support evenings or weekends)

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Housing Support Worker / Case Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred support across a small portfolio of dispersed accommodation. As a Housing Support Worker / Case Worker, you will work closely with residents who may experience homelessness, mental health challenges, substance misuse or offending histories, supporting them to identify goals and build independent living skills.

The role focuses on assessment, support planning, risk management and multi-agency working, ensuring safeguarding remains central to all actions while maintaining safe, well-managed accommodation. You will play a key role in empowering residents, coordinating services and supporting successful move-on into longer-term accommodation.

• Resident Induction and Support Planning:
  Completing welcomes, assessments, Outcomes Star reviews and co-produced support plans
• Safeguarding and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Managing and reviewing risk assessments, responding to concerns and embedding safeguarding practice
• Case Management Delivery:
  Holding regular one-to-one sessions using a person-centred, flexible and progressive approach
• Multi-Agency Working:
  Liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to coordinate specialist support and interventions
• Accommodation Management:
  Supporting void preparation, property checks, health and safety reporting and positive shared living
• Income and Benefits Support:
  Assisting residents with welfare benefits, rent payments and financial understanding
• Resident Engagement:
  Encouraging participation in activities, meetings and service development
• Record Keeping and Reporting:
  Maintaining accurate, timely case records, reports and information sharing
• Move-On Support:
  Assisting residents to secure appropriate longer-term accommodation
• Health and Safety Compliance:
  Responding to incidents and working with emergency services when required

• Previous experience in support work within housing, homelessness, health or social care settings
• Working knowledge of support planning, risk assessment and safeguarding
• Experience supporting people with mental health needs, substance misuse or complex lives
• Strong communication, assessment and relationship-building skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete clear written reports
• IT literacy with confidence using Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Numeracy skills sufficient for budgeting, benefits and rent-related tasks
• A flexible, reflective and person-centred approach to support delivery

• Level 2 qualification in Housing Health & Social Care, Advice & Guidance or similar
• Experience of group work, coaching or activity facilitation
• Knowledge of harm reduction approaches or therapeutic frameworks
• Experience using housing or support databases
• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.