Homelessness Support Officer
* Permanent vacancy
* £33,000 - £34,314
* Bristol BS1
* Flexible Working
Are you passionate about helping others?
Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing?
Client snapshot:
An excellent opportunity has been made available by my client an established housing provider in the UK. My client has a large portfolio of supported living projects and offers generic housing management and supported housing services.
Vacancy Brief:
* The role is that of a Homelessness Support officer.
* This is a permanent full-time vacancy, 37 hours per week.
* Salary for this job role is £33,000 - £34,314.00.
* Based in Bristol.
* Monday to Friday working between 9am - 5pm.
* Hybrid working will be offered after 3 months.
* Full UK Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is preferable.
* A current Enhanced DBS for children and adults will be required for this job role.
The Responsibilities:
* As a Homelessness Support officer, you will be required to support individuals and families at risk of homelessness.
* An integral part of your role as a Homelessness Support officer, you will investigate & assess applications from single people & families that present to the service as homeless or at risk of homelessness to decide on and fulfil the organisation’s statutory duties.
* In your role as a Homelessness Support officer, you will co-ordinate and proactively manage a caseload of citizens in housing need and work with them to resolve their housing difficulties, including those that may have complex needs and referring to appropriate services where necessary.
* Part of your role as a Homelessness Support officer will be to promote a range of housing initiatives/options to prevent & relieve homelessness, and for homeless households, consider alternative options to the use of temporary accommodation.
* Furthermore, you will secure appropriate accommodation & support services for citizens in housing need.
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