Housing Support Worker - Housing Support Service (Maternity Cover)

To provide housing support to individuals through tailored one-to-one

support, and the provision of information and advice.

● To support individuals in determining their own needs, developing support

plans and reviews in relation to the 5 Supporting People Outcome Areas:

Achieve economic well-being; Be healthy; Enjoy & achieve; Make a

positive contribution; and, Stay safe.

● To compile Risk Management Plans with the individuals in order to prevent

them from being risk averse.

● To work with individuals within agreed plans of intervention, towards

specific agreed objectives.

● To support individuals to live independently and contribute to local

community life.

● To promote self-advocacy, while providing advice and support when

required.

● Where appropriate, to accompany clients to meetings, interviews, etc. and

provide support and assistance.

● To be directly accountable to the Service Manager for all work with

individuals.

● To liaise directly with staff in other statutory and voluntary organisations

around referral, support and resettlement issues, when required.

● To develop and facilitate group workshops offering individual opportunities

for personal growth and social skills, where relevant

● To promote good practice within the Housing Support Service team and

the wider organisation.

● To maintain appropriate records and client files in line with YMCA North

Down Confidentiality and Data Protection Policies.

● To provide relevant data for the funding returns and to be aware of and

work within the Supporting People Quality Assessment Framework.

● To represent Housing Support Service at meetings with statutory and

non-statutory agencies, when required.

● To support other team members and the Service Manager in the promotion

and development of Housing Support Service.