Support Worker, Manchester City Council, Adults Housing Team
Manchester
Ref: EN67-943
| Division: | Adult Services |
| Specialist Area: | Support Worker |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN67-943 |
Job Description
Support Worker, Manchester City Council, Adults Housing Team - Must have a minimum of 2 years+ UK experience within an Adult Social Work team
Our client is looking for a support Worker with 2 years+ UK experience within an Adults team
The responsibilities will include:
• Role supports the provision of housing related support for residents and works with customers and agencies to provide long term housing solutions and ensures
that residents receive appropriate support
• This is an office based role and will involve telephoning customers who are accommodated in temporary accommodation to check on their welfare, and ensure that local services are accessed
• Advise on benefits, including housing benefit, and issues rated to accommodation
• Needs an awareness and understanding of Safeguarding issues. The applicant will be IT literate and be able to maintain accurate records will need to be maintained
• Act as point of contact for customers of the Homelessness Service, assess the needs of the customer and provide effective and accurate information and advice
• Will be conversant and knowledgeable in specific subjects providing a detailed and comprehensive level of service advice
• Work as part of a team and contribute to the provision of a high quality service directly supporting service and organisational objectives
• Liaise appropriately with colleagues and other professionals
• 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• Immediate start
• 3 Month Temporary Contract
The successful candidate will need to hold an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, have a current CRB and be a car driver.
If you do not have a minimum of 2 years UK experience relevant to this role, you are not eligible so please do not apply!
Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530
