Dispersed Housing Support Worker

Location: Preston (covering Preston, Chorley, Leyland and Fleetwood) Salary: £27,261 - £30,308 per annum Hours: Full Time Rotherwood Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Dispersed Housing Support Worker on behalf of a well-established organisation supporting vulnerable adults across Lancashire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping people achieve and maintain independent living. This is a community-based role, supporting individuals living in dispersed accommodation across Preston, with regular travel to Chorley, Leyland and Fleetwood. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. The Role As a Dispersed Housing Support Worker, you will manage your own caseload, providing practical and emotional support to individuals with a range of complex needs. You will help customers develop independent living skills, sustain their tenancy and access the services they need to move forward positively. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of clients living in dispersed accommodation. * Complete support, needs and risk assessments. * Develop and review person-centred support plans. * Carry out regular welfare visits and property inspections. * Support clients to develop independent living and budgeting skills. * Assist with accessing benefits, healthcare, education and employment. * Liaise with housing providers, local authorities and external agencies. * Support clients to sustain their tenancy and move into long-term accommodation. * Monitor rent accounts and encourage timely payments. * Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, tenancy breaches and anti-social behaviour. * Maintain accurate case notes, reports and support records. * Ensure properties meet health and safety standards and report repairs. * Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to positive outcomes. * Promote equality, inclusion and safeguarding at all times. * Work in line with organisational policies and professional standards. What We're Looking For * Previous experience within supported housing, homelessness, tenancy support or community-based support services. * Experience supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs. * Good understanding of safeguarding and risk management. * Strong communication and organisational skills. * Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload. * Confident working with external agencies and partner organisations. * Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. What's on Offer * Salary of £27,261 - £30,308 per annum. * Full-time permanent position. * Supportive management and ongoing training. * Opportunity to make a genuine difference within the local community. * Career development opportunities within a respected organisation. If you're passionate about supporting people to build independence and create lasting positive change, we'd love to hear from you