Supported Housing Officer (Watford)
- Location Watford
- Salary £16 - 18 per hour
- Discipline Housing Management & Support
- Reference J84229
Supported Housing Officer Vacancy
An established charitable organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supported Housing Officer based in the Watford area on a temporary three month contract.
Location: Watford
Hours: 37.5 hours
Shifts: 8am-4pm and 1pm-9pm (will include 1 in 4 weekends either 8-4, 1-9 or 11-7)
Duration: Temporary 3 months
Main responsibilities in the role:
• Manage a case load of service users aged 18-59 within a homeless hostel
• 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
Additional requirements:
• Experience of providing tenancy support to vulnerable people, particularly homeless client groups
• An enhanced DBS check from within the last 3 years or willingness to obtain
• Excellent communication skills and basic IT skills are essential
To secure an interview for this excellent opportunity contact Charley Payne by email cpayne@venngroup.com as soon as possible.