Sheltered Housing Support Worker
Core
Provide floating support, home visits, and welfare advice to older and vulnerable people in sheltered housing to help them maintain independence and safety.
Role type
Senior IC sheltered housing support worker
Builds
Support services for older and vulnerable adults in council sheltered accommodation
Domain
Social care / Housing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
home visits, welfare benefits advice, health and safety compliance, assistive technology installation, needs assessment, multi-agency liaison, record keeping
Preferred skills
experience with older people, knowledge of social care systems
Technologies
Northgate, Liquid Logic, CCTV systems, Lifeline assistive technology
Responsibilities
Conduct home visits and provide advice on welfare benefits, social care, and health; inspect premises for cleanliness, security, and fire safety; install and maintain assistive technology; assess tenant support needs and coordinate referrals; maintain accurate service records and logs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC