Homeless Accommodation Officer — 24/7 Housing Support

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

Job summary

Cumberland Council in Carlisle is seeking two Homeless Accommodation Officers to support the Homeless Accommodation Manager and team in delivering a 24-hour direct access housing-related support service. You will check residents in and out, manage safety and repairs, assess needs for rehousing, and work with partners to secure appropriate interventions within Carlisle's homeless accommodation portfolio.

A DBS check is required with enhanced clearance for both children and adults, and there is a

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of a 24-hour direct access housing-related support service for people experiencing homelessness in Carlisle.
• Check residents in and out of homeless temporary accommodation; manage incidents, safety checks, repairs reporting and room preparation for re-let.
• Provide housing-related support, assess needs for rehousing and health and wellbeing, and coordinate interventions with internal teams and external partners.

Job description

Cumberland Council in Carlisle is seeking two Homeless Accommodation Officers to support the Homeless Accommodation Manager and team in delivering a 24-hour direct access housing-related support service. You will check residents in and out, manage safety and repairs, assess needs for rehousing, and work with partners to secure appropriate interventions within Carlisle's homeless accommodation portfolio.

A DBS check is required with enhanced clearance for both children and adults, and there is a