Housing Officer – Mental Health Support & Recovery

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Housing Officer to join the Mental Health Intensive Support Team (MhIST). You will support people with complex housing needs to access and maintain suitable accommodation and work with patients, carers and housing providers to prevent homelessness and support recovery.

In this role you will manage a caseload, provide practical advice, assist with welfare benefits, and collaborate with local authorities to identify sustainable

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable adults and complex housing needs.
• Ability to manage a caseload and coordinate housing options with partners.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and homelessness prevention approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals with housing needs within MH rehab context.
• Provide practical advice, support and advocacy on housing applications and tenancy sustainment.
• Liaise with local authorities, housing associations, landlords and welfare agencies.
• Support discharge planning by considering housing options throughout care.

Skills

Housing experience

Case management

Liaison & partnerships

Welfare benefits knowledge

Job description

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Housing Officer to join the Mental Health Intensive Support Team (MhIST). You will support people with complex housing needs to access and maintain suitable accommodation and work with patients, carers and housing providers to prevent homelessness and support recovery.

In this role you will manage a caseload, provide practical advice, assist with welfare benefits, and collaborate with local authorities to identify sustainable