Housing Pathways & Move-On Specialist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Housing Project Worker for Sutton House in Nottingham. The role focuses on helping homeless families move from temporary accommodation into permanent homes, from assessing referrals to move-on support and tenancy enforcement.

You will work 37 hours per week on a rota that includes alternate weekends, with shifts from early morning to evening. A DBS check is required and you will build trusting relationships with residents while coordinating support

Qualifications

• DBS check required.
• Patient, caring and understanding.
• Positive and resilient.
• Practical and able to build trusting relationships.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable families.
• Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Able to balance support, challenge and tenancy enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals and support the allocation process
• Complete risk and needs assessments with prospective tenants
• Help families settle in and understand their tenancy responsibilities
• Support tenants with housing benefit applications, repairs reporting and tenancy matters
• Keep regular contact with tenants and give practical advice
• Signpost residents to health, education, employment and substance misuse services
• Support tenants to find move-on accommodation and understand their housing options
• Monitor risks and address tenancy breaches, including anti-social behaviour
• Keep accurate records and update IT systems
• Support health and safety checks and help keep a safe environment for residents and colleagues

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Resilience

Building trusting relationships

Diversity awareness

IT literacy

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Housing Project Worker for Sutton House in Nottingham. The role focuses on helping homeless families move from temporary accommodation into permanent homes, from assessing referrals to move-on support and tenancy enforcement.

You will work 37 hours per week on a rota that includes alternate weekends, with shifts from early morning to evening. A DBS check is required and you will build trusting relationships with residents while coordinating support