Do you have experience supporting vulnerable adults in accommodation, with varying needs?
Would you like to provide accommodation support to 18+ individuals?
One YMCA runs high quality housing services. This opportunity is part of a committed team supporting 18+. You will support our clients to adjust to living in temporary supported accommodation, and work with external services to support them to identify move on accommodation. The service provides intensive wrap-around 24-hour support.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in an ambitious, sector-leading organisation where your contributions will be valued. You will work in a friendly and supportive team.
The Role:
• You will provide a high quality service to the beneficiaries of One YMCA
• You will be required to assist clients to attend appointments within the community.
• Encourage and oversee that the accommodation is kept clean & tidy
• Facilitate budgeting and oversee any housing benefit issues, universal credit sanctions and meet frequently with your caseload to provide support.
• Be available to talk to clients, provide them with a safe space to talk where this is appropriate and ensure that any relevant issues raised by clients are recorded and communicated to relevant staff
• Be responsible for any duties directed by the Supported Housing Manager and other colleagues.
Requirements:
• You will have experience supporting vulnerable adults with varying needs.
• As a Casual Supported Housing Officer you will cover various evenings, bank holidays and weekends
• Understanding of equal opportunities and their applications within a Hostel context
• Experience in carrying out assessments and developing support plans.
At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.
A full job description is available - Please click the link at the bottom of the page
*Please don't delay applying since we may interview on a rolling basis.*
An Enhanced Disclosure check is required for this role
This is a Casual role.
Hours per week: 0
Working Pattern: Shifts between 0800 - 2200 / 7 Days a week