Resettlement Worker
| Posting date: | 03 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.01 to £17.6 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £17.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M6 5PL |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4547297_1712146983 |
Summary
Resettlement Workers required in Greater Manchester on an ongoing, temporary basis with temp to perm opportunities available.
Our client is based in Salford with a number of dispersed properties within this area, as well as Rochdale, Bury and Stockport, so the successful applicant will require a driving licence with access to their own vehicle.
Key responsibilities:
- Assess and process new applications to the accommodation, advising new tenants on their short-hold tenancy agreement, tenant handbook and other relevant policies/procedures.
- Pre-admission property inspections and void property management, as well as inspecting current tenant properties on a regular basis.
- Supporting tenants to access key services including DWP, bank accounts, health, housing and education.
- Liaising with key stakeholders and external agencies on behalf of tenants, such as the Home Office, Social Services, GPs, Benefits and Health Visitors.
- Working directly with individuals to help them gain the knowledge and skills to be able to sustain a tenancy independently.
- Reporting any required repairs/maintenance work within properties and keeping tenants updated on progress.
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups facing a range of social issues such as homelessness, asylum seekers and refugees
- Good knowledge of housing and welfare benefits, and understanding of relevant housing & homelessness legislation
- Experience of networking and using a multi-agency approach
- Driving licence with access to your own vehicle
- Subject to Enhanced DBS check
What you'll get in return
- Weekly pay
- Mileage paid 45p per mile
- Hourly rates up to £17.60 per hour
- Temp to perm opportunities
What you need to do now
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