via reed · 6 May 2026 ·35 days ago

Housing Support Worker

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Stoke-On-Trent Contract GBP 26,890 – 26,890
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We are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Worker for a 3-month temporary placement based in Stoke-on-Trent (ST4), supporting a Life House project delivered by one of our Housing Association clients.

This opportunity may be a strong fit if you have experience supporting adults with complex needs within supported housing or floating support services.

Role Overview

  • Position: Housing Support Worker

  • Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST4)

  • Contract: Temporary – 3 months

  • Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

  • Pay: • £13.79 per hour (PAYE)

  • £17.47 per hour (Umbrella)

  • Disclosure: Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List (required)

  • Lone Working: Yes

Working Pattern

This role operates on a rolling rota including evenings and weekends:

  • Week 1: 8am – 4pm

  • Week 2: 9am – 5pm

  • Week 3: 2pm – 10pm

Key Responsibilities
  • Providing support to adults (18+) with complex needs within supported accommodation and/or floating support

  • Managing a caseload of 8–9 service users, delivering approximately 5 hours of support per client per week

  • Delivering person-centred support plans to promote independent living and move-on into permanent accommodation

  • Supporting service users with:

  • Appointments and welfare checks

  • Tenancy sustainment and housing-related matters

  • Benefits support (including Universal Credit and PIP)

  • Budgeting, daily living skills, and community engagement

  • Working closely with statutory and voluntary agencies to prevent tenancy breakdown

  • Maintaining clear and accurate case notes, records, and outcomes in line with organisational policies and data protection requirements

Ideal Experience
  • Experience supporting individuals with complex or multiple needs

  • A strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and reporting requirements

  • Confidence working independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • Flexibility to work on a rota basis

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