Housing Support Officer – Urgently Required
Our client, a local homeless charity, is urgently seeking an experienced Supported Housing Officer. The role will require a passionate individual with experience in providing practical and emotional support to vulnerable people in council accommodation at risk of eviction.
Position: Housing Support Officer
Period: 3 months FTC with possible extension
Hours: 37 hours a week
Location: West Sussex
DBS: Enhanced
Rate: £23,369 per annum
Duties for this role will include:
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Working with tenants referred from the council that have a history of rough sleeping or have low support needs and are at risk of homelessness
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Providing support to clients on options to sustain their tenancies and preventing homelessness
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Advising tenants on rent arrears and debt recovery support
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Conducting risk assessments and developing support plans, while managing a caseload
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Providing information and advice on available support services and signposting where needed
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Advising tenants on welfare benefits and helping them complete benefit applications
Essential requirements:
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Previous experience of lone working in a support work capacity
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Up to date knowledge of Housing and Homelessness Legislation
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Experience supporting candidates with tenancy sustainment and support work
If you are interested in the role then please send your CV to housing@venngroup.com or call the team on 0207 557 7667.