Housing Support Worker - 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 one years’ experience supporting people in the community.
  • Possess a full driving licence. Business insurance and access to a car are required as you may have to transport Service Users.
  • GCSE English or equivalent.

Desirable Skills

  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to competently use IT for communication and record-keeping.
  • Experience working with older people is desirable.

Further Information

Please note that the postal code is a sample location only. This role will cover BT34 and BT35 areas.

Vacancy ID
1790059
Job ref.
HSWFSS1026N
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Co Down
Location
Newry
Salary
£24,533.6 per annum (£13.48 per hour)
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
35
Published date
05/10/2026
Closing date
19/10/2026
Worktime
35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, various hours available

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