Housing Support Specialist

5 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Carr Gomm Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Housing Support Specialist to join our team in Cowal. As a Housing Support Worker, you will work closely with individuals facing homelessness and housing challenges, providing person-centred support to help them maintain their independence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement tailored support plans to meet the needs of service users
  • Build strong professional relationships with families, friends, and agencies to advocate for individuals and connect them to community resources
  • Maintain accurate records, including risk assessments and reports, to ensure informed decision-making through human-rights-based processes
  • Provide practical support for tenancy management and independent living, using problem-solving and creativity to enhance choices and social connections

Requirements

  • Warm and honest approach to building trust and a safe environment
  • Resilient and patient individual able to handle challenges and stay positive
  • Empathetic and compassionate, always putting people first
  • Motivated and respectful, with a creative and solution-focused approach to working independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Benefits

  • Anti-social hours payment of up to £ per waking night shift
  • Time and a half payment for hours worked over 37.5 hours per week
  • Enhanced mileage payment of 45p per mile
  • 35 days' holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service
  • £ Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&Cs apply)
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
  • A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
  • Free Blue Light Card, giving access to thousands of discounts and promotions
  • Access to the Carr Gomm App, including free physiotherapy, health coaching, and counselling


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