Job Description

Job Title: Housing Support Worker
Location: Luton (LU1 area)
Rate of Pay: 15.05 per hour (PAYE) = 16.87 inclusive of holiday pay
or 19.87 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Temp with optional Temp to Perm opportunity after 3 months
Hours: 40 hours per week (35 hours paid, 5 hours unpaid lunch), with rotating shifts including occasional Saturdays
Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have experience supporting vulnerable adults, particularly within the social housing or criminal justice sectors? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-respected national organisation for a Housing Support Worker to support residents in the Luton area. This is a temp to perm position, offering the chance to make a real impact in your community while growing your career with a supportive and mission-driven team.
The Role
As a Housing Support Worker, you will:

• Provide person-centred support to ex-offenders in supported housing
• Develop and maintain individual Support and Safety Plans
• Liaise with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to ensure appropriate support
• Assist residents with housing benefit applications, budgeting, and general tenancy sustainment
• Monitor property standards, reporting repairs and ensuring cleanliness
• Maintain a small caseload (10+ residents) across 3-4 properties
• Work both independently (including lone working) and as part of a wider regional team

Key Requirements

• Enhanced Adult DBS (required, or willingness to complete)
• Willingness to undergo HMPPS clearance
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle with valid business insurance
• Experience in housing support, criminal justice, or a similar role is highly desirable
• Confident with shift work: typical shifts are 8:00-16:00 and 14:00-22:00, with flexibility including occasional Saturdays (time off in lieu provided)

Please note: This is not a personal care role.
What You'll Get in Return

• Weekly pay at competitive rates: 15.05 PAYE / 19.87 Umbrella
• Opportunity to transition to a permanent role
• Join a respected national organisation with meaningful career progression opportunities
• Mileage claims available (from the nearest office to the first property)
• Flexible working including occasional work-from-home options

If you're motivated to make a difference and meet the criteria above, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your housing support career!
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