Supported Housing Officers

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: 8-4, 9-5 or 12-8

1 in 6 weekends

Duration: 3 months temporary - Permanent

Salary: £18.40 (Umbrella) | £32,038 per annum

The role involves:

• The Housing facilities involves working with vulnerable adults offering 60 supported bed spaces and 33 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.