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Tenancy Support Worker

Kettering
Full-time
Listed today

Office: 01536 416560 Email: help@a-c.org.uk

Hours of work37.5 hours per week
Salary£26,227.50 per annum
LocationMultiple locations across Northamptonshire
Annual leave23 days plus bank holidays
Pension3% employer contribution
Essentail requirementYou must be a driver with access to your own vehicle (this is non-negotiable)
Application Deadline8th May 2026
Starting date18th May 2026

Join Our Team as a Tenancy Support WorkerEmpowering Lives, Supporting Independence

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where no two days are the same? We’re seeking an enthusiastic Tenancy Support Worker to join our team. This is a vital role working with vulnerable individuals who have experienced trauma, helping them move toward independent living while maintaining professional boundaries.

What You'll Be Doing: A Day in the Life

As a Tenancy Support Worker, your day will be varied, dynamic, and impactful. Here’s a glimpse of what you might do:

Morning Tasks:

  • Conduct one-on-one key work sessions using tools like Outcome Star and WEMWBS to assess and support residents’ wellbeing.
  • Guide residents through practical courses on budgeting, understanding benefits, and landlord responsibilities.

Midday Activities:

  • Assist new residents in settling into supported accommodation by completing paperwork, explaining house rules, and creating a welcoming environment.
  • Signpost residents to relevant local services, from healthcare appointments to community resources, fostering their independence.

Afternoon Duties:

  • Conduct risk assessments, ensure health and safety compliance, and handle safeguarding concerns, liaising with external agencies when required.
  • Provide advice and mediation for residents, using a firm but fair approach to build strong, professional relationships.

Ongoing Support:

  • Motivate residents to manage personal responsibilities, like paying weekly personal charges, and coach them on maintaining their tenancy.
  • Encourage proactive steps towards independence while addressing any barriers they may face.
  • Help residents set up direct debits and complete grant applications to secure financial stability.

Qualities and Skills We’re Looking For

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

  • Personal Qualities:Resilience, empathy, confidence, and a natural ability to stay calm under pressure.
  • Professional Skills:Strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Attitude:A flexible, open-minded, and motivated team player who is eager to support others while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Practical Requirements:
    • Full driving licence (essential).
    • Knowledge of local services (advantageous).

Why Join Us?

  • Impact: Be part of a team that transforms lives by empowering residents to overcome challenges and gain independence.
  • Team Support: Work with a collaborative, supportive team where your efforts are valued.
  • Growth Opportunities: Expand your skills in areas like safeguarding, mediation, and tenancy management.

What We Offer

  • A full-time role with competitive benefits.
  • Opportunities for training and development to grow your career.
  • A chance to work on the road and not be tied to an office, helping residents across different locations.

If you’re resilient, proactive, and ready for a challenge, we’d love to hear from you. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on unpredictability, has a problem-solving mindset, and wants to make a real difference.

Looking for help? Contact us now

Accommodation Concern is a registered charity (number 1146257), and a company limited by guarantee (number 07945758)