Sustainable Housing Support Officer
Sustainable Housing Support Officer
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Job Description
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Enfield to assist with the appointment of a Sustainable Housing Support Officer on a 2.5month contract likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: 17.59 21.89 per Hour
Summary:
The Sustainable Housing Support Officer is responsible for delivering proactive housing support to vulnerable clients in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) with a focus on tenancy sustainment. This role involves supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs to maintain accommodation coordinating services with internal and external partners and ensuring compliance with legislation safeguarding policies and Council procedures. The officer will carry a caseload provide advice and practical assistance and contribute to delivering the Councils strategic aim of ending rough sleeping.
Responsibilities:
- Case Management & Client Support: Manage a caseload of clients delivering tailored Sustainable Housing Support Plans to assist them in maintaining tenancies and developing independent living skills. Provide advice and practical support to meet individual client needs while ensuring all aspects of support work comply with relevant legislation and safeguarding policies.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal and external partners including Housing Advisory Service Adult Social Care NHS police and community organizations to improve outcomes for clients.
- Data Management & Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely entry of client information into case management systems producing reports and analysis as required by the Team Manager.
- Service Delivery & Continuous Improvement: Support the delivery of an efficient and personcentered service through continuous review and adaptation of support plans. Participate in training and team workshops to promote good practice and improve service delivery.
Qualifications:
- High level of education or equivalent demonstrable experience in housing support or a related field.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
- Proven experience providing housing support to individuals with complex needs including those leaving institutions such as prison or hospitals.
- Strong understanding of housing legislation safeguarding and social care policies.
Essential:
- Ability to work independently using initiative while remaining accountable to management.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle a flexible and complex caseload.
- Strong communication skills to engage with diverse client groups and professional stakeholders.
- Ability to assess plan and implement Sustainable Housing Support Plans.
- Commitment to safeguarding and data protection regulations.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
- This role requires an enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Employment Type
Full Time
