Enhanced Housing Management Officer

What we’re looking for:

• Do you have knowledge or experience of risk assessment and risk management that are required when working with a vulnerable group?

• Can you write risk assessment reports?

• Are you aware of the risks associated with people who are diagnosed with mental health issues or a dual diagnosis?

• Do you have experience of and an up to date working knowledge of welfare benefits and reform along with the ability to assist others as and when needed?

• Do you have experience of partnership working both internally and externally such as statutory agencies (Community Mental health Team), GP's or Care Co-ordinators?

• Do you understand and have knowledge of Health and Safety in a housing context, with the ability to promote a positive health and safety culture?

• Would you be willing to achieve a formal qualification relevant to the vulnerable people we support, such as a Level 2 in Health and Social Care or even a higher level qualification?

If so, this role is perfect for you!

Here at Peabody, we have an opportunity for a Enhanced Housing Management Officeron a Permanent basis around the Hackney area.

A bit about the role:

As a Enhanced Housing Management Officer, you will provide an enabling Enhanced Housing service to a designated group of tenants (up to 35 properties), to maximise their independence and ensure the sustainment of their tenancies, whilst responding flexibly to the varying needs of a mental health group.

Some of the key results for the role include:

• To ensure that the Tenants/Licensees are aware and understand the responsibilities of their tenancy/license and to support them to sustain this.
• Welcome new Tenants/Licensees to services and introduce them to the services and facilities, and all the relevant housing rules and regulations relating to their tenancy/license and enable them to sustain this.
• Carry out regular Health and Safety and building checks including fire safety checks and flat checks in conjunction with Tenants/Licensees and ensure any follow up actions such as repair reports are complete.
• To be aware of the risk factor's including warning signs, triggers and crisis plans and to follow the Risk Assessment/Management and SOVA procedures. To liaise with support agencies including Care Coordinators and GP's if there are any concerns.

This role will require an Enhanced DBS check

A bit about us:

160 years after it was established, Peabody is one of the oldest not-for-profit housing associations in the UK.

The Peabody Group is responsible for more than 107,000 homes, with around 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties. We also have around 20,000 care and support customers.

Our purpose is to help people flourish, and we are getting closer to residents by taking a local approach.

We are committed to delivering a responsive and easily accessible repairs service and investing in our existing homes so they are safe and well maintained. Our retrofit projects will make thousands of our homes more energy efficient.

We work with councils and communities to promote economic inclusion, tackle inequality and poverty, and prioritise wellbeing.

Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody:

• Up to 25 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays

• Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal.

• 4 x Life Assurance

• Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates 

• Professional development by access to "paid for" apprenticeship programs and qualifications

• Two additional paid volunteering days each year 

• Family friendly policies

• Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1

Are you ready to apply?

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

To be considered for the position of Enhanced Housing Management Officer, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role. 

If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Julie-Ann.O'Malley@peabody.org.uk and one of our team will be in touch.