Support Worker (Homelessness Prevention)

This is not a healthcare role, and we are looking for someone with experience in the housing sector with experience in supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs. 

 

• Annual salary of £27,947 (FTE) 

• Permanent role 

• Full Time & Part Time Opportunties Available (18 hours, Shift Based negotiable days between Mon-Fri) & Full Time posts 37 hours on a rota base Mon-Sun) 

• Based in Rochdale, Burnley or Oldham 

 

 

Proposed Interview Date: 13th 14th and 15th May 2024 

 

 

The role 

We are looking for Housing Support Workers who can provide intensive housing management & support to service users in our supported housing projects. 

You will work proactively with service users who have been homeless and have complex needs to sustain their tenancies and move on into independent living.  

You will also work empathetically to empower services users, actively engaging them with the community and helping them to support each other, to develop resilience, to live independently, and to be an asset to the community. 

 

 

The right fit 

• You will have prior experience with service users who have been homeless and/or have complex needs including, Mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse & chaotic lives etc. 

• You will also have strong ICT skills. 

• You will be competent in facilitating support sessions and devising support plans to achieve successful outcomes. These will be person centred in their approach, identifying individual needs and strengths of each Service User. 

• You will have experience in working in the housing sector 

• You will have experience of liaising with partner agencies to compliment individual support packages 

 

 

Who we are 

Petrus provides support services for people facing homelessness or in housing need. We are a charitable organisation and deliver both drop in and residential services in Rochdale, Oldham and Burnley. 

 

We believe people should have access to safe, secure, quality housing. We help people to develop skills, independence and make positive choices. We believe collaboration with other agencies and organisations is key to creating a world where everyone has a safe place to live.  

 

Petrus is part of The Regenda Group; we work in places where we can make a difference and operate across the housing and construction sector, in care and support, and in education, training and careers. 

 

 

Next steps 

If you like what you’ve read so far and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team, then apply now with a copy of your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit the role. 

 

Our People Services team will review your application and will be in touch shortly.  

 

 

What we offer 

Petrus really is a great place to work – and you don’t have to just take our word for it! We’re an accredited Best Companies Top 100 employer and have achieved Investors in People Gold status.  

 

We can offer you a working environment where you can enjoy yourself, develop yourself and be yourself and where you really can make a difference to people’s lives.  

 

We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which includes: 

 

• A range of flexible working options. 

• 25 days paid annual leave each year (rising to 27 days after three years) in addition to 8 bank holidays. 

• 6 additional days for volunteering. 

• 5% Employers Contribution to the Pension Scheme. 

• £250 annual ‘Live and Learn’ allowance to spend on learning any new skill. 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes. 

• Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives 

• A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities. 

• Interest free loans to assist with the purchase of computer equipment and travel season tickets. 

• Monthly staff lottery scheme. 

 

 

"We regenerate places and create opportunities for people" 

 

 

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented within our organisation. 

 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we’d encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.