Housing Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom North Wales Housing Full time

Part Time Housing Support Worker - 30 hours per week on a rota covering weekday evenings and weekends

Here at North Wales Housing, we make a difference to people’s lives every day. If you’re committed to helping us achieve this, we’ll make sure we make a positive difference to your life too. Let’s work together to build on 50 years of providing quality homes across North Wales, investing into communities and supporting those facing homelessness.

As a Gold Standard Investors in People employer, we’re committed to providing an environment where our people can thrive and be proud of where they work, in a culture enabling them to fulfil their potential and feel valued for their contribution. In 2021 and in 2023, we have been listed as ‘**outstanding to work for’** by the Best Companies accreditation.

**The Package**

Temporary contract - until March 2025
- Salary of £22,335 pro rata
- Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Benefits platform with savings on groceries, high-street shopping, new tech, holidays etc.
- Further studies support and career development opportunities
- Annual Leave and Cycle to work purchase scheme
- Employee health assistance scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Generous contributory pension scheme

**The Role - Housing Support Worker**

You will support women prison leavers (in a supported accommodation setting and the community (Women’s Prison Leaver Project only) with their housing needs and life skills in a person-centred, trauma informed way. This will involve:

- Supporting women prison leavers with mental health and wellbeing, by encouraging healthy activities and lifestyles, and signposting to services
- Assisting with claims for housing and associated benefits to support prison leavers’ financial stability
- Organising and managing a range of engaging activities to promote social inclusion
- Playing a hands-on role in responding to incidents appropriately, contacting and liaising with NWH staff, emergency services, voluntary and statutory agencies,
- Maintaining accurate service user records and files

You’ll be working 30 hours per week on a 2-week rota. Shifts are as follows:

- **Week 1** - Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday - 11:30am - 8:30pm / 12pm to 8pm
- **Week 2** - Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30pm - 5.30pm, and Saturday and Sunday 09:0am - 5:00pm

**Our Requirements - Housing Support Worker**
- Either have the ability to hold at least basic conversations in Welsh (although you may struggle to keep up fully) or be currently learning / willing to learn Welsh to the required level
- Experience working in a client centred environment such as housing, care or similar (e.g., supporting individuals in reporting maintenance issues, making healthcare appointments, pursuing hobbies, securing training and employment, etc.)
- Knowledge of the support needs of vulnerable people
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Hard working, with a positive ‘can do attitude’
- At least have basic IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

At North Wales Housing we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of service users. You **must be willing for an enhanced DBS disclosure** to be undertaken by our organisation.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £22,335.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person



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