Housing and Support Officer

Derventio Housing Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing and support services organization in East Midlands is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team. The role involves making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work flexibly. Candidates will ideally have an understanding of homelessness and be supportive while maintaining professionalism. A DBS check and valid driving license are essential for the position.

Qualifications

• Understanding of homelessness and support services.
• Supportive and caring attitude while maintaining professionalism.
• Prepared to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Make a positive difference to individuals' lives.
• Work part of the on-call rota system during evenings and weekends.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Flexible approach to work

Ability to handle challenging behavior

Job description

Rate: £24k-£28k (for 40 hours per week)

Derventio Housing Trust is at the forefront of housing and support services. As part of the team, you will make a tangible difference to people’s lives.

An ability to work on your own initiative as well as working well as part of a team is essential.
If you have an understanding of homelessness, believe that people can be successful in society despite the odds being stacked against them, and are supportive and caring whilst maintaining a highly professional attitude, we would love to meet with you.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills that complement their strong desire to make a positive difference to someone’s life, with a flexible approach to work, as well as being able to deal calmly with people who present challenging behaviour.

• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• You will be required to cover evenings and weekends on the on-call rota system
• We consider all applicants on their merit and not on their past
• Remuneration packages commensurate with level of experience
• You must be prepared to undergo a DBS check
• A valid driving licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes is essential

To apply

If you are interested in this position, please email [e-mail] attaching your CV and stating which role(s) you are interested in. If there have been any gaps in your employment, please give details.