At a Glance
- Tasks: Help vulnerable individuals secure housing and rebuild their lives through support and guidance.
- Company: Transform Housing & Support, dedicated to empowering those in need.
- Benefits: £28,000 salary, 28 days leave, flexible working, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with excellent career growth and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building your career.
- Qualifications: Full driving licence, strong relationship-building skills, and time management.
Transform Lives and Build Your Career in Housing Support. Help vulnerable individuals overcome addiction, secure stable housing, and rebuild their lives. Join our Reigate team where you'll witness incredible transformations from helping people in recovery find jobs and homes to supporting families reunite.
Salary: £28,000 per annum plus benefits
Location: Reigate
Full time: 37 hours per week
It is essential that you have a full valid driving licence and use of your own car for business purposes. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll join our friendly Reigate team of around 15 people, providing high-quality service to clients across Reigate and East Surrey. You'll work with clients including those with mental health issues, offending histories, and those in recovery from substance misuse. Your core responsibilities include:
- Act as keyworker to clients, helping them achieve goals and live independently
- Assist with housing management activities, including repair monitoring, rent arrears support, and health and safety checks
- Prepare rooms for new residents by assembling furniture and clearing rooms
What We're Looking For
You'll need the ability to develop non-judgmental professional relationships with clients, along with strong time management skills to deliver outcomes and meet deadlines. You must have a full valid driving licence and use of your own car for business purposes. An Enhanced DBS check is required before starting.
How We'll Set You Up for Success
You'll complete a tailored induction programme including online training, in-person training, and shadowing. After two years, you can undertake relevant extended training courses, college courses, Open University degrees, or professional qualifications.
About Transform Housing & Support
We believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton.
Our Reigate team's proudest moments include helping individuals with substance abuse histories find stability and supporting a local woman to reunite with her children after overcoming alcohol addiction.
Why work at Transform
Transform is a place where all colleagues are valued. We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible.
Our benefits are great too and include:
- 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day
- A defined contribution pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Interest-free staff loans
- Flexible working options
- The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year
- Life assurance cover
Ready to Transform Lives? Tick most boxes but not all? The best candidates rarely do. If you're excited by this role and can do most of what we're looking for, apply now - you could be exactly who we need. We review applications as we receive them, so don't miss out.
Other things you need to know
At Transform we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive, so we want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares our values. If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let us know. We will be happy to help.
Housing and Support Officer in Reigate employer: Transform Housing Group
Transform Housing & Support is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. Located in Guildford, we offer a supportive work culture that values flexibility and personal growth, alongside competitive benefits such as 28 days annual leave, training opportunities, and a defined contribution pension scheme. Join us to empower clients towards independence while enjoying a fulfilling career in a diverse and inclusive environment.
