Housing Support Officer
Preston
3 Months
37 Hours
£17.31 LTD / £14.76 PAYE (inc hol)
A housing association in Preston are recruiting for a Housing Support Officer to provide housing focussed support to their tenants who are transitioning from supported housing tenancies to independent living tenancies.
THE ROLE
As a Housing Support Officer, you will provide essential support to residents moving from supported housing to general needs accommodation.
Your role will focus on tenancy management, wellbeing support, and empowering individuals towards independent living. Manage a caseload of tenants, providing person-centred support
Assist with finalising tenancy paperwork and ensuring tenants are prepared for transition
Help tenants develop independent living skills and recognise their strengths and aspirations
Support tenants with rent, repairs, benefits, and anti-social behaviour concerns
Work closely with internal teams and external agencies to provide holistic support
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes in line with GDPR
Identify and report safeguarding concerns following relevant procedures
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, supporting vulnerable individuals in a housing or homelessness setting. Experience working with vulnerable adults, children, or those affected by homelessness
Strong understanding of tenancy management, rent issues, and anti-social behaviour support
Knowledge of safeguarding and the welfare of vulnerable adults
Strong administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies
THE CONTRACT 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday
3 Month Contract, Temp to Perm
The pay for the role is £17.31 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £14.76 per hour, inclusive of holiday.
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!
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