A reputable Housing Provider in North London are keen to secure Supported Housing Officers to join their busy team that supports vulnerable people on a temporary - permanent basis.
Hours: 35 per week
Shifts: 8am – 20:00 / 12 – 20:00
1 in 6 weekends
Duration: 3 months temporary - Permanent
Salary: £18.40 (Umbrella) | £32,038 per annum – increases to £34,500 after 12 months
The role involves:
- Working with vulnerable adults offering 94 supported bed spaces and short-term accommodation bed spaces
- Interview clients referred to the service and make an assessment on their suitability for acceptance to the hostel and induct them in line with scheme policy
- Provide advice to clients on housing, training and employment opportunities and other issues as required
- Work with clients to produce outcome focused support plans liaising with external agencies as appropriate to ensure ongoing support needs of clients
- Utilise knowledge skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging client situations and use appropriate communication skills to influence the client’s behaviour
- Assist clients in making claims for welfare benefits and for the collection of Housing Benefit and to deal promptly with rent arrears
- Maintain accurate records including client files and data on admissions and departures from the service
- Undertake housing management tasks including reception duties, taking rent and ensuring a clean and safe physical environment
Essential requirements:
- An enhanced DBS form within 12 months or willingness to obtain a new one
- Experience working with vulnerable people in supported accommodation
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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