Sustainable Housing Support Officer

Sustainable Housing Support Officer
Enfield
Homelessness
3 Months
35 hours
£22.39 LTD / £19.09 PAYE (inc hol)

Join a dynamic team in Enfield to provide vital support and guidance to individuals experiencing homelessness, ensuring they access sustainable housing solutions and essential services.



THE ROLE
As a Sustainable Housing Support Officer, you will be responsible for supporting individuals in temporary accommodation, helping them transition into long-term housing.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of housing needs and create tailored support plans.


• Provide advice and assistance on housing options, tenancy sustainment, and benefits.


• Work closely with external agencies, landlords, and housing providers.


• Assist with resettlement and tenancy readiness, ensuring clients can maintain their accommodation.


• Monitor and review support plans, adapting them based on client progress.


• Maintain accurate records and case notes in compliance with local authority policies.


• Respond to housing-related queries and provide crisis intervention when necessary.

THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role within homelessness or housing support.

• Knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness prevention, and tenancy sustainment.


• Experience conducting housing assessments and developing personalised support plans.


• Ability to work with vulnerable individuals, including those with complex needs.


• Strong partnership working skills to liaise with housing providers and support services.


• Excellent communication, organisation, and case management abilities.

THE CONTRACT

• 40 hours per week, 35 hours paid, 5 hours unpaid lunch.


• Rota basis between the hours of 8 AM - 8 PM, including some weekend work.


• 3-month contract, potential temp-to-perm opportunity.


• The pay for the role is £22.39 per hour LTD.
  
  The PAYE equivalent is £19.09 per hour, inclusive of holiday.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 20896601772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!