Housing support worker Sessional worker

Please note that this role is NOT a personal care role.

Join Nacros CAS-2team:Get an excellent grounding in the criminal justice system and the reward of helping people change theirlives.

Location:London

Covering: Northwest London

Contract Type:Sessional

Pay: 13.78 Per Hour

Enhanced DBS check and Prison Clearance required.

Full Driving license and access to car required:

This role has an essential travelrequirement. Should you choose to use your own vehicle to meet this requirement please note that Nacros Driving for Work Policyrequires all staff who drive for work purposes to have full business use insurance coverfor their vehicle.

Nacro does not reimburse any additional insurance premium costs as these are already covered within the Inland Revenue mileage expense rate(currently 45p per mile).

This role is part of theCommunity Accommodation with Support Tier 2 (CAS-2)programme directly commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and operating nationwide across England and Wales. The service provides accommodation and support for low/medium-risk people eligible for home detention curfew or bail helping to keep people out of prison (when living in the community on licence is an option) and to support prison leavers to re-establish (crime-free) independent lives.

Role Overview:As a Housing Support Worker youll enjoy varied and rewarding days making a real difference to both service users and the wider community and gaining a real insight into the criminal justice system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Service Users:Assess individual support needs create safety plans assist with housing applications Housing Benefit claims and rent payments.
• Property Management:Ensure properties meet the Decent Homes Standard address maintenance issues and offer guidance on housing-related matters.
• Collaboration:Work alongside probation services court staff and housing authorities to achieve the best possible outcomes for service users.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

• Resilient individualswho know how to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Problem-solverswho enjoy thinking creatively to overcome challenges.
• Emotionally intelligent peoplewho understand and respond to human behaviour.
• Team playerseager to collaborate and contribute positively.

Essential Skills & Qualities:

• Strong interest in engaging with people adapting communication styles and making informed decisions.
• Ability to work professionally whilst balancing service user needs and Nacros wider mission.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Competent ICT skills (Outlook Word Excel) internal systems training provided.

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At Nacro we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including those with criminal records and first-hand experience of the criminal justice system. All applications are assessed on merit.

Vetting Requirements
Due to working with adults in a custodial setting this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check against the adult workforce and prison clearance.

Having a criminal record will not preclude your success in this role; any criminal record information will be subject to a fair and proportionate assessment. If you would like advice about applying for work with a criminal record please contact our confidential Criminal Record Support Service on 0 or by email at .

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that this role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship. For more information on UK working rights please visitApplicants must have the right to work in the UK

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