Housing First Support Officer: Secure Tenancies and Thrive

Hastings Borough Council; Hastings; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hastings is seeking a passionate Support Services Officer to join their dedicated Support Services team. This full-time position focuses on preventing homelessness, helping individuals secure and maintain tenancies, and providing compassionate assistance. Candidates should have a solid understanding of the causes of homelessness and the related support needs of individuals. The role is vital in engaging communities and delivering a Housing First model of support, with a salary range of £27,254 - £31,022 per annum.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of the causes of homelessness and the support needs of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with people facing barriers to securing and keeping their home and manage a caseload to provide focused support.
• Deliver a Housing First model of support, helping someone recently housed after long-term rough sleeping.
• In the longer term, support may include helping someone at risk of eviction, assisting with finances.

Skills

Knowledge of causes of homelessness

Understanding support needs of individuals

Job description

A local government authority in Hastings is seeking a passionate Support Services Officer to join their dedicated Support Services team. This full-time position focuses on preventing homelessness, helping individuals secure and maintain tenancies, and providing compassionate assistance. Candidates should have a solid understanding of the causes of homelessness and the related support needs of individuals. The role is vital in engaging communities and delivering a Housing First model of support, with a salary range of £27,254 - £31,022 per annum.