Housing Support WorkerTemporary - Permanent37 hrs pw 17 UmbrellaWidnesHamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Officer to join an organisation on an initial 3 month basis to work with families that have been referred by Local Authority for temporary accommodation. There is scope for the role to become permanent after 8 weeks. Responsibilities of the Housing Support Worker:Working within temporary accommodation, supporting families facing homelessnessAssisting with the set up and management of utilities and billsSupporting clients to apply for benefitsCompleting sign ups and inductionsManaging a caseloadMaking referralsLiaising with third party agenciesCompleting support plans and risk assessmentsRequirements of the Housing Support Worker:Enhanced DBS (essential)Full UK Driving Licence Previous experience working with vulnerable clients within a housing support capacity.PLEASE NOTE: applicants purely from a care background will not be considered. Applicants MUST have worked within a housing support capacity.To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall - Associate Director at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful