Housing Support Worker for Older People


Job description

You will work independently with a caseload of service users, building a relationship of trust and respect to achieve the best outcomes for your service users. You will provide them with the best advice and support to help them remain living independently in their own home. You will regularly meet your service users face to face either at their own home or a neutral venue to provide this support. You will act as an advocate for the service user and link with external agencies to get the right help and support they need.

Responsibilities

  • Visiting services users in their homes.
  • Provide support with older people’s issues.
  • Develop, monitor and review risk assessments and risk management plans for each service user.
  • Supporting service users to find alternative accommodation for those who need it when required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • At least 1 years’ experience supporting older people in the community.
  • GCSE English or equivalent.
  • Possess a full driving licence. Business insurance and access to a car are required as you may have to transport Service Users.

Desirable Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to competently use IT for communication and record-keeping.

Further Information

Please note that the indicated postal code is only a sample code from Craivagon area. This post will cover the Wider Craivagon Area.

Vacancy ID
1777443
Job ref.
HSWFSS0726C
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Co Armagh
Location
Wider Craivagon Area
Salary
£24,533.6 per annum (£13.48 per hour).
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
35
Published date
09/07/2026
Closing date
23/07/2026
Worktime
Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed.

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