24/7 Homeless Accommodation Officer

Westmorland & Furness Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmorland & Furness Council in Carlisle is seeking a role within a 24-hour direct access homeless accommodation service. You will assist in managing the accommodation, check residents in/out, handle emergencies, and coordinate with partners to support rehousing and wellbeing.

The role requires working shifts, weekends, and overnight cover as part of a 24-hour service. Salary available is £33,119 to £33,673 per annum, permanent contract.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Homeless Accommodation Manager, Assistant Manager and Senior Homeless Accommodation Officer in delivering a 24-hour direct access quality community-based accommodation service providing housing related support to people experiencing homelessness.
• Check residents in and out of homeless temporary accommodation, handle accidents, incidents and emergencies; perform health and safety checks; report concerns; arrange repairs and monitor property standards; prepare rooms for re-let.
• Provide housing related support services and conduct regular assessments of need focused on rehousing, health and wellbeing, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to access interventions.

Job description

Westmorland & Furness Council in Carlisle is seeking a role within a 24-hour direct access homeless accommodation service. You will assist in managing the accommodation, check residents in/out, handle emergencies, and coordinate with partners to support rehousing and wellbeing.

The role requires working shifts, weekends, and overnight cover as part of a 24-hour service. Salary available is £33,119 to £33,673 per annum, permanent contract.