Housing Support Worker at Cedar Care Group
We are looking for an experienced Support Worker to support individuals with a wide range of needs offering support with daily living and promoting independence where it is needed.
About Us
To address the shortage of quality housing for those in need of additional support. Working alongside local authorities on a national basis, Cedar Care Group aims to provide access to affordable, quality housing for those in need.
Job Description
• Work closely with individuals to identify needs and support with managing these.
• Support individuals with daily living such as prompting medication, budgeting plans, attending appointments and engaging with external support services.
• Listen and promptly deal with any issues and liaise with the Housing Officer/Manager where needed to support with this
• Liaise with appropriate external professionals in respect of tenants changing needs
• Inspect areas within the properties in order to arrange repairs and decorations and to ensure rooms are ready for new tenants to move in to. This includes promoting safe and clean use of communal areas and private rooms within the property.
• Ensure relevant health and safety checks are carried and ensure work practices meet Health & Safety requirements.
• Respect confidentiality and data protection regulations (GDPR) at all times.
• Work with the Housing Officer to provide advice and support to tenants with regard to neighbour disputes, harassment and any other housing related issues.
• Complete relevant paperwork which supports the tenants needs, reporting on these daily to monitor individuals.
• To monitor the security within the property and report any concerns.
Skills
We are looking for candidates with the following skills:
• Enthusiastic and caring
• Experience of working with vulnerable people
• Knowledge of Housing Legislation and Licence Agreements
• Previous administrative experience
• Team Player
• Good communicator
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home
Salary dependent on experience. This is a part-time role, working 16 hours per week in the Stalybridge area.
Please contact Josh in our Commercial division on (phone number removed) for more information