Housing Support Worker

Your new companyA well-established charitable organisation is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join its Warwickshire-based team. Working in Nuneaton, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable individuals to achieve greater independence, improve their wellbeing and sustain their tenancies. The organisation is committed to empowering people, promoting equality and delivering person-centred support services within local communities.

Your new role
As a Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to individuals with a range of support needs, helping them develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes. You will act as a key worker, managing a caseload and coordinating tailored support plans, whilst working closely with local authorities, healthcare professionals and partner agencies.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering one-to-one support sessions in people's homes, community settings and service hubs.
Supporting individuals with budgeting, debt management and welfare benefit applications.
Conducting needs and risk assessments and contributing to support planning.
Assisting with housing-related support to help people maintain successful tenancies.
Encouraging service user involvement, independence and community engagement.
Liaising with external professionals, including social workers, probation services and medical teams.
Maintaining accurate records and ensuring high standards of service delivery.
Contributing to a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for both service users and colleagues.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be a compassionate and resilient individual with a genuine desire to support vulnerable people. You will have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
You will ideally have:

Experience supporting vulnerable individuals within a social care, housing or community setting.
A sound understanding of the challenges faced by people requiring support services.
Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
A commitment to equality, diversity and person-centred support.
Confidence using basic IT systems.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What you'll get in return

Salary of £26,533 per annum.
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives every day.
Comprehensive induction, training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
The chance to work for a values-led organisation committed to empowerment, inclusion and community impact.
Varied and rewarding work across Warwickshire supporting people to achieve lasting positive outcomes.

What you need to do now
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