Housing Advice Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Domestic Abuse Social Care Service in Kent.
£27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week on a 1 year FTC.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
Free DBS
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother.
Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the risks associated with that.
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking.'
Liaising and building partnerships with local charities to support customers with move on items
Helping to set up utilities for move on customers
Completing Marac referrals for high risk community client.
Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector
Full Driving Licence and access to use of vehicle
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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Housing & Wellbeing Officer (Permanent) employer: Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing
Look Ahead is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment in Tower Hamlets where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals. With generous benefits including up to 30 days of annual leave and a robust pension scheme, we prioritise employee wellbeing and growth, fostering a culture of empathy and respect. Join us to be part of a diverse team dedicated to promoting mental health and social inclusion, while enjoying exclusive discounts and opportunities for professional development.
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Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Recruitment Team
