Job Description

 

Housing First Support Worker –  Gateshead

 

Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear and South Tyneside

Salary:

£23,588 per annum (The band goes up to £24,588 per annum, however, this is dependent on annual performance reviews).

Full-time role:
37 hours per week (Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm across a 7-day rota). 

Key overview:  

The Housing First support Worker will be responsible for coordinating and providing a person centred, strength-based support service to create long term sustainable tenancies by empowering individuals increasing independence, and maximising connectivity with the local community.

All activity will be underpinned by the following Housing First Principles:

  1. People have the right to a home
  2. Flexible support is provided for as long as it is needed
  3. Housing and support are separate
  4. People have choice and control over all aspects of their lives
  5. The service is based upon individual’s strengths, goals, and aspirations
  6. An active engagement approach is used
  7. A harm reduction approach is used. 

Reporting to the Housing First Team Leader, the Housing First Support Worker is responsible for coordinating and providing a personalised, trauma informed support service to people experiencing multiple disadvantage experiencing systemic exclusion in line with Housing First Principles.

 

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, meeting essential criteria and Enhanced DBS (dependent on role).

 

Closing date for applications is Friday 22nd November 2024

 

Oasis Community Housing is an equal opportunities employer

Registered charity no. 1107554.

To apply for this role, please use the Apply link below. Using the links to the Job Description, Guidance and our Ethos and Values.

If you require this application in any other formats or wish to speak to someone about this role, please email recruitment@oasiscommunityhousing.org

Housing First Support Worker – Job Description
Guidance on Completing an Application
Oasis Community Housing Ethos and Values

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