Address- Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
- £29,777 - £32,076 per annum (Band 5)
- 37 hours per week
- Fixed Term contract or Secondment Opportunity for 18 months
The Suffolk Councils have secured funding from Cadent, the largest gas distribution network operator and are delivering a 2-year programme to support residents who are struggling to keep warm across our County. The programme is being hosted by East Suffolk Council, but we are driven by the commitment and enthusiasm from all the Suffolk District and Borough Councils.
The programme will link in with the Safe Suffolk Renters programme (safesuffolkrenters.org) but be available to support all residents regardless of their tenure status.
Having established a centre of warmth in Lowestoft, we are now expanding to Babergh and Mid Suffolk area and looking to recruit another Support officer.
The key purpose of this role is to work directly with Babergh and Mid Suffolk residents in community settings and in their homes to understand the issues impacting their health, well-being and financial security. You will be the key contact to assist them with applications for support and funding, assist with budgeting and carry out benefit entitlement checks. You will liaise closely with the other Support Officers, other teams and partner organisations to ensure expert support is brought in at the right time to make a difference. You will work closely with Community Teams and help build community support to make a sustainable difference.
Your role will also support the Safe Suffolk Renters Programme as they target poor housing conditions. You will support the project manager in organising events and activities to encourage healthy eating and cooking on a budget activities and work with the Warm Homes Healthy People team to support applications for grant funding. The role will be employed by East Suffolk Council but will focus on the delivery of services in Mid—Suffolk areas over the 18 months.
We are looking for a self-starter with a background in supporting individuals with housing and financial issues. Someone with experience of budgetary support who is empathetic and able to identify multiple support needs and signpost to provide a holistic support network for sustainable support for vulnerable member so the community. This is a role for someone who wants to make a difference, enjoys being part of a team and enjoys a challenge.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
- Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf).
The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
For more information
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Caroline Mackinson by calling 07340 539914 or emailingcaroline.mackinson@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 12 noon, 31 March 2024.
Interview date: week commencing 8 April 2024.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and theJob Description and Person Specification (docx)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (suffolkjobsdirect.org)
