Support Officer
Sittingbourne
Mental Health Focused Housing Support
3 Months Temp to Perm
25 Hours Per Week
£17.09 LTD / £14.57 PAYE (inc hol)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team providing housing-related support to individuals with mental health needs in a supported accommodation setting.
THE ROLE
As a Support Officer, you will provide effective housing management and tailored support to customers, enabling them to achieve their goals and progress towards greater independence.
* Develop and implement SMART support plans, regularly reviewing customer progress
* Assist with housing applications, benefits, and tenancy-related support
* Conduct risk assessments and create risk management plans
* Signpost customers to external services such as healthcare, legal support, and job centres
* Maximise income collection through rent and service charge management
* Engage with community services and attend local multi-agency meetings
* Facilitate customer involvement in service planning and improvement
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, supporting individuals with mental health needs in a supported housing or social care setting.
* Knowledge of housing, homelessness, and social care legislation
* Experience in housing management or housing-related support
* Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
* Ability to advocate effectively for customers and work collaboratively with stakeholders
* IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Outlook
THE CONTRACT
* 25 Hours Per Week (Flexible, but one day must be 9-5)
* 3-Month Contract - potential for temp to perm
* £17.09 per hour (LTD) / £14.57 per hour (PAYE, inc 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 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!