Job Description

Sustainable Housing Support Officer
North London
3 to 6 month ongoing contract
£22.39 p/hr umbrella

Main Responsibilities

Manage a flexible workload as designated by the line manager
Work with service users to assess, design, plan, implement Sustainable Housing Support Plans to increase their ability to maintain their tenancy and develop appropriate independent living skills.
Establish, develop and sustain effective working relationships with service users to encourage a process of change
Support customers to maximise income by reducing debt, obtaining paid work and entitlement to benefits.
Provide appropriate and practical assistance and support to meet the needs and requirements of service users, individually and as a team.
Deal with day-to-day enquiries and emergencies arising from contact with customers or other agencies.
Support peer involvement programme so peers are skilled and supported to lead on peer activities and be part of the delivery of project activities.

Requirements

Ability assess, design, plan, implement Sustainable Housing Support Plans
Ability to work independently using own initiative whilst remaining accountable to line management
Experience of providing housing support to people who have experienced homelessness across a range of projects, including Housing First, Dispersed, Shared Accommodation and Private Rented Sector.
Experience of providing housing support services to people who have experienced homelessness, including people with multiple and complex support needs, such as rough sleepers, people leaving prison/hospital, MAPPA
Ability to ensure all aspects of casework is carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, safeguarding policies and initiatives set

Contract

This period closes on Monday February 3 2025 at 17:00.
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Sustainable Housing Support Officer

Job Description