Support Worker
CV-LibraryScarborough, North YorkshiretemporaryPosted: 2 November 2026
Apply NowWe are recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to join an established support service in Scarborough, helping individuals who are at risk of homelessness or need additional support to maintain independent accommodation.
The service works with people who have experienced challenges including offending behaviour, homelessness, mental health difficulties and other complex needs.
You will provide practical, person-centred support to help individuals secure and maintain accommodation, develop independent living skills and make positive changes in their lives.
This is a varied, community-based role where you will work directly with service users, local authorities, probation services, landlords and other support agencies.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide one-to-one housing-related support to individuals with a range of complex needs.
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Complete assessments, develop individual support plans and regularly review progress.
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Support clients with securing accommodation, managing tenancies and maintaining independent living arrangements.
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Assist with budgeting, benefits, utilities and accessing appropriate community services.
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Identify and manage risks, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.
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Work closely with probation services, housing providers, local authorities and other partner organisations.
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Maintain accurate case notes, support plans and records.
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Encourage clients to develop confidence, independence and the skills needed to sustain accommodation.
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Help individuals overcome barriers to accessing housing, employment, healthcare and other essential services
The service works with people who have experienced challenges including offending behaviour, homelessness, mental health difficulties and other complex needs.
You will provide practical, person-centred support to help individuals secure and maintain accommodation, develop independent living skills and make positive changes in their lives.
This is a varied, community-based role where you will work directly with service users, local authorities, probation services, landlords and other support agencies.
Key Responsibilities
*
Provide one-to-one housing-related support to individuals with a range of complex needs.
*
Complete assessments, develop individual support plans and regularly review progress.
*
Support clients with securing accommodation, managing tenancies and maintaining independent living arrangements.
*
Assist with budgeting, benefits, utilities and accessing appropriate community services.
*
Identify and manage risks, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.
*
Work closely with probation services, housing providers, local authorities and other partner organisations.
*
Maintain accurate case notes, support plans and records.
*
Encourage clients to develop confidence, independence and the skills needed to sustain accommodation.
*
Help individuals overcome barriers to accessing housing, employment, healthcare and other essential services