Supported Housing Case Coordinator

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting supported housing care coordinator for a client of ours based in Bristol. The purpose of this role is to progress and track referrals made into the service and outcomes for service users.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £25,235 per annum

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Build positive and effective working relationships and agreements with relevant external agencies.
• Progress and track referrals made into the service and outcomes for service users moving on from service via our case management system and the Bristol HSR (housing support register).
• Complete needs assessment/risk assessment for clients leading to the delivery of key elements of support plans which meet individual client need.
• Give clients advice, information and provide an enabling service so that they can be signposted to and access appropriate services.
• Co-ordinate and deliver meaningful occupation opportunities for clients.
• Maintain client records that are accurate and fully updated using the JH Bristol client record system and the HSR.
• Support analysis of this data, indicating areas of unmet need, and contribute to recommendations for changes in services.
• Utilise private rented move on opportunities to ensure effective service move on pathways.
• Take part in an out of hours on call system (max of 1 week in 4).

Person Specification:

• Health or Social Care qualification at degree level or equivalent.
• Good knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word, email and basic spreadsheets.
• Understanding of the causes of offending, homelessness and social exclusion and approaches which seek to address these.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Benefits and Housing Benefits system.
• Ability to undertake Needs Assessment and Planning for people with complex social needs which includes taking a lead on multi agency working and partnerships.
• Previous work with homeless and/or other socially excluded people.
• Working as part of a team in a social or health care setting.
• Working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
• Personal experience of homelessness or social exclusion.
• Have full driving licence and access to own car.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

We are a dedicated recruitment company providing top quality professionals and services to Housing Providers across the UK. Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.