Housing Support Officer

Location: West Midlands

Title - Housing Support Officer

Contract Length - 6 Months

Rate - Competitve

I’m currently supporting a client with the recruitment of a Housing Support Officer to join a busy supported accommodation service working with young people.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about empowering individuals to build confidence, develop life skills, and move towards greater independence.

Key duties include:

* Providing practical and emotional support to young people within supported accommodation

* Building positive relationships and encouraging engagement with education, employment, and personal goals

* Completing support, risk, and eligibility assessments for new referrals

* Assisting with move-ins, property readiness, and reducing void turnaround times

* Carrying out regular property visits and welfare checks

* Supporting residents to understand and meet occupancy expectations

* Working alongside external professionals and support services to achieve positive outcomes

* Maintaining accurate records, support notes, and tenancy-related documentation

Ideal candidate:

* Previous experience within housing, supported living, youth work, or a similar support setting

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills

* Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

* Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records

* Ability to build rapport with vulnerable young people and encourage positive engagement

* Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a wider team

Apply above if you're interested