Details:
- Salary: £18 - 20 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: London
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Role: Supported Housing Officer
Contract Length: 6 Months
Rate: £18-£20 per hour
Office Presence: 5 Days a week on site
We are currently working with a well-established housing provider in West London to recruit an experienced Interim Supported Housing Officer. This role is ideal for a housing professional with a strong background in supported housing and experience working with vulnerable client groups.
The role
You will deliver a high-quality supported housing service, managing a caseload of residents with complex needs and supporting them to maintain their accommodation and achieve positive outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
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Managing a supported housing caseload and delivering housing-related support
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Working with residents experiencing mental health issues, asylum seekers, ex-offenders, and individuals affected by domestic abuse
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Completing support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding referrals
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Supporting tenancy sustainment and addressing issues such as rent arrears and anti-social behaviour
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Liaising with local authorities, probation services, health professionals, and specialist support agencies
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Promoting independence while ensuring residents’ safety and wellbeing
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Maintaining accurate records and case notes using housing management systems
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5 Days a week on site
Essential experience
To be considered for this role, you must have:
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Previous experience working as a Supported Housing Officer
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Proven experience supporting vulnerable client groups, including:
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Individuals with mental health needs
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Asylum seekers
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Ex-offenders
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Survivors of domestic abuse
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Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and support planning
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Excellent communication, resilience, and case management skills