Housing Assistant, Social Work

Position: Supported Housing Assistant (Contract)
Location: Greater London

Supported Housing Assistant
Part Time – 21 Hours per Week
12-Week Contract
£16.85 LTD per hour
I’m currently working with a respected housing provider who is seeking a compassionate and dependable Supported Housing Assistant to join their team on a part-time basis for an initial 12-week assignment. This is a fantastic opportunity to support vulnerable residents and contribute to a safe, well-managed supported housing environment.

The Role:

You will be based onsite, providing hands-on support to residents and working closely with Supported Housing Officers to deliver a high-quality housing service.

Key responsibilities include:

Welcoming new residents and supporting them to settle in smoothly
Conducting regular wellbeing and health & safety checks
Identifying support needs and signposting residents to appropriate services
Assisting with low-level ASB, queries and complaints
Monitoring contractors and ensuring communal spaces remain safe and well-maintained
Reporting repairs and helping residents understand their tenancy responsibilities
Upholding safeguarding principles and attending multi-agency meetings where required
Supporting compliance actions including fire safety and gas access
Assisting with void preparation and lettings procedures
Working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners and care providers

About You:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Experience delivering customer-focused support within social housing or social care
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good understanding of the needs of vulnerable residents
Ability to work professionally with multiple agencies
Solid IT skills, including basic MS Office
An Enhanced DBS
NVQ2-equivalent literacy and numeracy (essential)
If you're passionate about helping residents live safely and independently, I’d be keen to discuss this opportunity with you.
For more information or to apply, please contact George Westhead at Service Care Solutions:
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