Independent Living Support Officer (Housing)

Greenbridgehousing; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Laptop and mobile phone

Casual dress

Company pension

Ongoing training and career dev.

Employee referral programme

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Green Bridge Community Housing (GBCH) is seeking a Supported Accommodation Officer in Sheffield to join our growing team. You will work with service users to support their social, emotional, mental and physical wellbeing, helping them live more independently.

Role focuses on person-centred support, collaboration with probation and health services, and maintaining accurate records. Driving licence and access to a car are essential, and sponsorship visa is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care, housing, or support.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care (ideal but not essential)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in health, social care, housing, or support (ideal)
• Additional languages (Arabic, Farsi, Kurdish Sorani, Somali, Tigrinya) are a bonus
• This is not a care worker role and does not involve intimate/personal care.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Probation, mental health services and partner agencies to support individuals with complex and higher-risk needs.
• Provide practical, person-centred support to service users in line with their individual support plans
• Support individuals to develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals
• Review and update support plans, risk assessments, and related documentation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including daily contact notes and service user files
• Accompany service users to appointments and support engagement with external services and agencies
• Follow safeguarding and organisational policies, including reporting risks and incidents

Skills

Support & advocacy

Strong communication

Empathetic & patient

Team player

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care (ideal)

Job description

Green Bridge Community Housing (GBCH) is seeking a Supported Accommodation Officer in Sheffield to join our growing team. You will work with service users to support their social, emotional, mental and physical wellbeing, helping them live more independently.

Role focuses on person-centred support, collaboration with probation and health services, and maintaining accurate records. Driving licence and access to a car are essential, and sponsorship visa is not available.