IA Welfare Officer in Banbury)

New Appointments Group; Banbury; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based accommodation services provider is seeking a Welfare Officer to manage and support service users across the Banbury area. The role requires independent planning of daily activities without an office location. Ideal candidates will have experience in a housing support role and possess a full UK driving licence. Benefits include generous annual leave and health membership discounts.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life Cover (2 x basic salary)

Westfield Health Membership

Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)

Mileage expenses

Qualifications

• Essential experience as a Welfare Officer or Housing Officer.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience within a Housing Officer/Welfare Officer support role

Full UK Driving Licence

Counter Terrorism Clearance

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Welfare Officer to join our client, an independent organisation who provide 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 will cover areas of Banbury, based at a fixed Initial Accommodation site (some travel may be required based on business need) providing support and management to the 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

The Welfare Officer is responsible for providing direct support and management to Service Users within an allocated location. Working to an assigned own case inspection, the Welfare Officer maintains accurate records, keeps systems up to date and adheres to company procedures.

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) required. The successful applicant will also be subject to Disclosure checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. If sponsorship is required, the application will be rejected and any provisional offer withdrawn.

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

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