Housing and Support Officer

Housing and Support Officer Vacancy

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A well-established charity is currently recruiting for a Supported Housing Officer to join their team on a Permanent basis in Uxbridge. This role will focus on supporting vulnerable homelesspersons,whilst they stay within temporary accommodation.

Length of contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week on a shift rota including weekends

Shifts: 8:00am – 4:00pm, 10:00am – 6:00pm and 12:00pm – 8:00pm (must be available for all)

Location: Uxbridge

Salary: £27,175.05 per annum

Role responsibilities:

• Deliver emotional and life skills-based support, assisting service users with day-to-day tasks
• Complete support plans and risk assessments with the service users
• Enforce tenancy conditions in line with procedures including low-level anti-social behaviour and rent arrears
• Offer specialist knowledge and insight into rent arrears helping tenants with budgeting
• Carry out regular estate inspections
• Offer advice and assistance to tenants regarding their benefit entitlements
• Provide support and advice to tenants in relation to issues concerning their tenancies
• Manage void properties to ensure the quickest re-let times including carrying out viewings and sign-ups

 Essential requirements:

• An Enhanced DBS with the Adults and Children’s lists checked from within the last 3 years or willingness to apply
• Knowledge of working with vulnerable clients with mental health and substance misuse issues
• Working knowledge of support plans and risk assessments

To apply for this exciting role please submit your updated CV