At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable individuals in Extra Care schemes and manage tenancy and estate functions.
- Company: Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in housing support.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on collaboration and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping people live independently and confidently.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing roles and a passion for supporting others.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We have an opportunity for a Supported Housing Officer - Extra Care to join our team in Newbury. You'll be covering our two Extra Care Schemes in Abingdon and Hungerford and will be based in either our Newbury or Basingstoke office. This is a hybrid role where you'll be working from the Extra Care Schemes 3-4 days a week, with a mix of home and office for the other days.
The role Our Supported Housing team provide a wide range of services, including temporary accommodation for adults, young people and families at risk of homelessness, Housing First tenancies, housing for adults and young people with disabilities or mental illness, those experiencing domestic abuse, extra care housing and individual properties for customers with identified support needs.
As a Supported Housing Officer - Extra Care you'll use your knowledge and skills to provide a comprehensive and effective tenancy and estate management function for customers in our Extra Care schemes. It's an intensive and varied housing management role where you'll be dealing with a range of tasks including tenancy management, safeguarding and low level ASB concerns, property inspections and compliance activities, managing lettings and local authority teams. You will be working closely with our care providers based at each scheme.
As a Supported Housing Officer - Extra Care you will be the main point of contact for customers and will be providing advice and signposting. You'll also arrange and encourage engagement in activities, helping people to live independently, safely and confidently.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience in a Housing or Housing related role
- An understanding of supporting vulnerable people
- Experience of working with internal and external partners
- Empathy and resilience
- The ability to be self-motivated and highly organised
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Supported Housing Officer - Extra Care employer: South West Community Chaplaincy
South West Community Chaplaincy is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and growth. As a Housekeeping Assistant at Galanos House, you will enjoy flexible hours, generous holiday allowances, and a fulfilling role that directly contributes to the quality of life for residents in Southam, Warwickshire.
Contact Details:
South West Community Chaplaincy Recruitment Team
