Supported Housing Officer Welwyn Garden City, England
Job description
Are you compassionate and caring, and looking for a role that makes a difference? Do you have experience providing housing-related help and support to members of the community?
Would you like to develop your career in an ambitious, sector-leading organisation where your contributions will be valued and you are treated with respect?
This is a new role providing a high-quality floating support service to residents moving into semi-independent accommodation in the local community.
***Please don't delay applying since we may interview on a rolling basis.***
Benefits: As well as fulfilling work and lots of support from your manager, we offer a health cash plan, discounted gym membership, 24/7 GP adviceline (including video consultations), an employee assistance programme, numerous retail discounts, pension and life cover.
Salary: £26,121 per annum.
Location: Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. You will need your own vehicle to travel to, or between, our locations.
In this fulfilling role, you'll be part of a team providing personal support and enablement to residents with a variety of support needs.
You will need to be flexible within your shift work and confident working with clients which can at times show challenging behaviours due to difficulties within their lives. You must be able to remain calm and professional at all times.
A good understanding of the benefits system and supported housing structure is imperative.
You should be able to work alone and as part of team, providing your colleagues with a full and constructive report at the end of all shifts.
Please read the attached job description before applying for a fuller understanding of the role.
***Please don't delay applying since we may interview on a rolling basis.***
A Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Good to know:
Last year we achieved the following:
- Provided nearly 185,000 nights of safe and secure accommodation to vulnerable individuals or those in need
- Accommodated 992 individuals
- Delivered 27,874 housing related support sessions
- Delivered 140 complex needs interventions
and we assisted 463 residents to progress into their own settled long-term homes.
