Supported Housing Officer

Venn Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Supported Housing Officer to provide essential housing support to vulnerable individuals in Buckinghamshire. This role involves creating personalized support plans, engaging with residents, and ensuring their well-being while promoting independent living skills. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in social care or housing management.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in social care or housing management is desirable.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Direct experience with multi-agency partners at delivery level.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality housing support to residents.
• Engage with residents to maximize their benefits.
• Ensure health and safety of residents and promote independent living.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Housing Studies

Job description

Supported Housing Officer – Temporary – Permanent

Hourly rate: £16 per hour PAYE or £18 per hour umbrella

Location: Buckinghamshire

Hours: 37.5 a week including weekends - Shift patterns are 8am-4pm, 11am-7pm, 1:30pm-9:30pm

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, empathetic, and experienced in working with vulnerable groups. This is a unique opportunity to make a positive, lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable people who are facing housing instability.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high quality housing support to residents, including person centred support plans, risk assessments, advice, and guidance
• Actively engage with residents to maximise the benefits of their stay at the YMCA
• Work towards and achieve the agreed Key Performance Indicators and performance objectives and ensure a high level of service is provided
• To ensure each resident has a clear programme of support in place to help them achieve the independent living skills required for them to progress onto a more or even completely, independent accommodation
• To ensure the health and safety of the residents; in supporting them to maintain and further improve their mental health, and to promote their independent living abilities in accordance with their individual support plans, fully involving them in all aspects of the planning and service delivery
• To develop and maintain operational links with key partners and stakeholders keeping them fully informed of the pathways and support needs of the residents

Requirements:

• A relevant qualification in social care, housing management, or a related field is desirable (e.g., Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care, Housing Studies, or similar)
• Proven experience in working with vulnerable young people
• Direct experience of working with a range of multi-agency partners at delivery level
• Previous experience in providing housing advice or support to individuals at risk of homelessness or rough sleeping is highly desirable

To be considered for this role, please email Hannah Orr at [e-mail] with your up to date CV or contact the office on 01908 295 000.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.