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 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!
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