Sheltered Housing Support Worker

Sheltered Housing Support WorkerBraintreePermanentFull Time: 37.5 Hours, Mon-FriPay Rate: £25,254.00 per yearMake a real difference by supporting vulnerable individuals to live independently and thrive within their own homes and community. Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle necessary.THE ROLEAs a Sheltered Housing Support Worker, you will play a key role in helping individuals maintain their tenancies, develop life skills, and build resilience to lead independent lives.Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering tailored housing-related support to customers across Braintree, Maldon, and Uttlesford area
• Supporting customers with maintaining tenancies and accessing essential services
• Providing pre-tenancy advice and guidance to new tenants
• Assisting customers in navigating welfare benefits and financial support
• Encouraging independence by helping individuals build skills and confidence
• Liaising with external agencies to ensure customers receive holistic support
• Offering crisis intervention with professionalism and empathy

THE CANDIDATEThe successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar support role, ideally within housing, care, or community services.We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting individuals facing mental health, physical health, or employment challenges
• Understands housing support needs, tenancy sustainment, and welfare benefits
• Can communicate effectively and work independently across a patch-based service
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle
• Is willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

THE CONTRACTWorking Hours: 37.5 hours per week - 9:00 to 17:00, Monday to FridayLength of Contract: PermanentRate: £25,254.00 per year, plus benefitsBenefits include:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Flexible benefits scheme (healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers & more)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Family-friendly policies

HOW TO APPLYIf interested in this role, please apply using the link, or email .uk or call and ask for Beth for further informationIf the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!