Floating Support Specialist Officer
Reading | £31,411 per annum plus benefits
Full time, 37 hours per week | Permanent | Community based across multiple locations
About the Client
Our client is a charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and other complex challenges. The organisation offers a collaborative working environment, bringing specialist services together to help individuals achieve greater stability and independence.
About the Job
You will manage approximately 15 to 20 clients, providing tailored support that helps prevent homelessness, sustain accommodation and address barriers to independent living.
Duties will include:
- Assessing individual needs and risks, agreeing practical goals and reviewing progress.
- Providing flexible support that recognises the effects of trauma and encourages recovery.
- Coordinating input from housing, health, criminal justice and specialist services.
- Leading case discussions and reviews involving several agencies.
- Helping clients access benefits, accommodation, employment and training.
- Sharing expertise on complex needs and support relating to offending.
- Guiding volunteers, mentors and student placements.
- Recording outcomes and contributing to service improvements and contractual targets.
About the Successful Applicant
You will bring experience supporting people with complex needs and the ability to manage a varied caseload. Strong assessment, safeguarding and partnership working skills will help you coordinate effective support. You will be organised, compassionate and confident advocating for clients, with an understanding of homelessness prevention and the challenges affecting accommodation stability.
What You Will Receive in Return
You will join a supportive team with access to ongoing training and professional development. There are opportunities to develop specialist expertise and take a leading role in improving outcomes for vulnerable people.
Floating Support Specialist Officer in Reading employer: Wade Macdonald Careers
This well-established organisation offers an exceptional work environment for a Project Accountant, characterised by open communication and a commitment to employee development. With a supportive culture, excellent pension benefits, and generous annual leave, you will have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects that make a real difference in the community while enhancing your professional growth in a dynamic setting.
