IA Welfare Officer

New Appointments Group Ltd; Banbury; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accommodation service provider is seeking a Welfare Officer in the Banbury area to manage and support service users. This role involves planning daily visits in the community without a fixed office location. Applicants should have experience in a welfare support role and a full UK driving license. The position offers competitive benefits including annual leave, life cover, and health membership discounts.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life Cover (2 x basic salary)

Westfield Health Membership

Employer pension contribution

Laptop/Phone if required

Mileage expenses

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience providing direct support to service users.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and adhere to procedures.
• Willingness to travel and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and management to Service Users.
• Conduct daily visits in the community.
• Maintain accurate records and keep systems updated.

Skills

Experience within a Housing Officer/Welfare Officer support role

Full UK Driving Licence

Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Welfare Officer to join our client, an independent organisation that provides accommodation services to numerous organisations across the UK and continues to develop its business in both central and local government as well as the charitable sector. This role covers the Banbury area, based at a fixed Initial Accommodation site (some travel may be required based on business need) providing support and management to Service Users. This is a role where you plan your own day and carry out daily visits in the community. There is no office to travel to. You will have a portfolio of up to 250 service users/tenants.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and management to Service Users within an allocated location.
• Work to an assigned own case inspection, maintain accurate records, keep systems up to date and adhere to company procedures.
• Plan and conduct daily visits in the community with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Experience within a Housing Officer/Welfare Officer support role is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential. DVLA checks will be carried out.
• Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) and Disclosure checks via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) are required.
• This role is not open to applicants who require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave per annum (25 days plus bank holidays)
• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)
• Westfield Health Membership (cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)
• 6 month probation period
• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)
• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role
• Mileage expenses (claimable from home)
• Referral Scheme

New Appointments Group is an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary roles. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.