Housing Support Specialist

4 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Brook Street Full time

Job Title: Housing Support Specialist

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Housing Support Specialist to join our team. As a Housing Support Specialist, you will provide intensive housing management and support services to vulnerable individuals at risk of homelessness. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with service users to sustain education, employment, or training, while also ensuring claims for Housing Benefit are made and submitted to cover rent.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide intensive housing management service to service users requiring low support at an average of 3-hours of support per person per week.
  • Carry out full needs and risk assessments.
  • Ensure claims for Housing Benefit are made & submitted to cover rent, and support occupant to make arrangements for rent payments, arranging payment plans to address arrears.
  • Work closely with the young person in sustaining education, employment or training.
  • Liaise with external agencies in order to sustain the accommodation and prevent evictions or abandonments, and provide ongoing resettlement support for up to a year.

Required Skills, Experience, & Knowledge:

  • Level 3 in Housing, Youth & Community Development, Social Work, Coaching, or relevant Social Science - or those who are willing or working towards relevant qualifications.
  • Passion and desire to help people who are struggling with their tenancy and are at risk of homelessness.
  • Transferable skills which could enable you to support vulnerable adults who are at risk of homelessness.

About Us: Brook Street is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to providing exceptional recruitment solutions to our clients and candidates. We are committed to delivering a high-quality service and building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates.



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