At a Glance
- Tasks: Visit supported accommodation in Brent to assess quality and resolve resident challenges.
- Company: Brent Council is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable residents in the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 33 days annual leave, excellent pension contributions, and flexible working options.
- Other info: The position requires an Enhanced DBS check due to work with vulnerable adults.
- Why this job: This role directly shapes the Council's approach to supporting vulnerable residents in Brent.
- Qualifications: Ideal candidates should be curious, kind, and skilled at problem-solving and resident interaction.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This post will play a key role visiting supported accommodation across Brent. This is a primarily on-site role that will check and record the quality of support and accommodation residents are receiving, check there are no immediate concerns, try to resolve any challenges residents are experiencing, signpost to further support, and identify residents ready to move into independent living. This will directly inform the Council's supported housing strategy and inform which providers the Council supports, commissions and refers into - and which ones require improvement. This is a key role directly helping our most vulnerable residents, and also directly shaping the Council's approach to supporting those residents into the future.
The ideal candidate will be curious, kind and someone who enjoys solving problems. You'll be excited to get out and about in Brent, seeing the supported accommodation across the borough, and meeting and helping some of Brent's most vulnerable residents. You'll be able to collect information in a structured way to help the council understand what supported accommodation looks like in Brent, and how it can be improved. You're adaptable and are good at interacting with residents. Ultimately, you're motivated by upholding quality standards and helping vulnerable people.
Benefits- Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
- Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
- Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
- Supportive family-friendly policies for parents, guardians, and carers
- Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
- Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment
Diversity and Inclusion: Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourages applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us.
Supported Accommodation Visiting Officer in Wembley employer: Brent Council
Brent Council offers a supportive environment with family-friendly policies and health benefits. Located in Brent, the team focuses on enhancing the quality of life for its diverse community. They are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
