Salary: £27,300 - £29,400 per annum pro rata - starting salary £27,300 per annum pro rataHours: Part Time 25 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation that works to provide housing and tenancy-related support to single people with Mental Health issues?
Our Mental Health Supported Living Service is looking for a Support Officer to join our dynamic team in Sittingbourne. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity.
You should be able to demonstrate good knowledge of issues people living with mental illness may experience. The service runs to empower residents and support them on their journey to independent living.
You'll actively and regularly engage with services in the local community, as well as working in partnership with families, and colleagues from the local CMHT and Adult Social Services, whilst working towards meeting the needs of customers as stated in their individual care needs assessments.
We are looking for someone who:
1. Has a working knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting individuals with a range of mental health and neurodivergent needs
2. Has a working knowledge of welfare benefits, budgeting, and social housing
3. Can be patient and communicate effectively with our customers whilst supporting them with dignity and respect
4. Understands housing management needs a...