Supported Housing Officer in Northampton

Avalon is currently supporting a Supported Housing Provider in Northampton to recruit a Supported Housing Coordinator. The Opportunity: The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting individuals with mental health and substance misuse and those who are at risk of homelessness. The successful candidate will: * Open and close premises – conducting checks * Liaising, dealing and meeting with clients family members, Mental Health Services, social workers, CPN’s, GP’s, District Nurses, Hospital staff/wards, The coroner and coroner’s office, emergency services, police, probation, pharmacies, psychiatrists, appointees etc. * Supporting clients with their finances and liaising with financial appointees within the Council. * Update annual support plans, risk assessments and personal information as and when required * Carry out bi-yearly staff supervisions. * Carry out quarterly staff meetings. * Dealing with clients and visitors at the door, rent payments, complaints, questions, repair issues, financial issues etc * Booking, managing and attending social care appointments and reviews. * Book and attend external client reviews * Keeping up to date records for all health and safety to include gas certificates, fire detection, Electrical and emergency lighting, staff first aid. * Create and manage staff rotas. * Liaise with on site and source and deal with external maintenance for housing related repairs. * Dealing with client Safeguarding issues. * Liaising with the Local council for housing related issues and move on reports. Further information: * Permanent contract * Onsite working (Northampton) * £26,000 – £30,000 per annum Requirements: * Enhanced DBS * Previous experience working within supported Housing Avalon, trading name of Spirehouse Recruitment Limited. Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals