Housing Interventions Worker - Community Team - Merthyr Tydfil - Sanctuary Personal
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Job Title: Housing Interventions Worker - Community Team
Specialism: Housing Support / Community Services
Location: Merthyr Tydfil, UK
Salary: £26,000.00 per annum
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Housing Interventions Worker within the Community Team in Merthyr Tydfil, earning £26,000.00 per annum. This full-time permanent opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals involved with the criminal justice system by helping them secure and sustain stable accommodation. Working within a dedicated organisation committed to breaking cycles of homelessness, addiction, and offending behaviour, you will play a key role in improving resettlement outcomes and promoting long-term independence.
Perks and benefits- Full Time: Enjoy the stability and security of a permanent full-time position.
- Annual Salary: Earn a competitive salary of £26,000.00 per annum, recognising your skills and contribution.
- Professional Development: Benefit from opportunities for ongoing learning, training, and career progression.
- Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative and dedicated team focused on achieving positive outcomes.
- Work-Life Balance: Work regular hours that support a healthy balance between professional and personal commitments.
- Meaningful Impact: Make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals within your community.
- Housing Assessments: Conduct comprehensive housing assessments to identify needs and risks.
- Support Planning: Develop personalised support plans aimed at preventing homelessness and promoting housing stability.
- Housing Advice: Deliver tailored one-to-one housing advice and interventions.
- Accommodation Sourcing: Engage with landlords, letting agents, and housing providers to secure suitable accommodation.
- Tenancy Support: Assist clients with tenancy preparation, budgeting, and maintaining successful tenancies.
- Multi-Agency Working: Work closely with probation practitioners, local authorities, and housing organisations.
- Referral Management: Signpost and refer individuals to specialist services including mental health, substance misuse, and employment support.
- Partnership Meetings: Attend multi-agency meetings to coordinate interventions and support plans.
- Safeguarding: Manage risks, uphold safeguarding responsibilities, and promote safe working practices.
- Experience: Previous experience within housing support, homelessness services, criminal justice, or community-based support services is desirable.
- Housing Knowledge: Understanding of housing legislation, homelessness prevention, and tenancy sustainment principles.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Partnership Working: Experience collaborating with multiple agencies and stakeholders.
- Organisational Skills: Ability to manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate records.
- Safeguarding Knowledge: Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and risk management processes.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to support individuals facing complex and challenging circumstances.
Merthyr Tydfil offers a unique blend of community spirit, rich history, and stunning Welsh landscapes. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and outdoor attractions, it provides an excellent quality of life while remaining well-connected to major towns and cities. With a welcoming community and strong local identity, Merthyr Tydfil is a fantastic place to develop your career while making a positive impact.