Housing Officer, Social Work

Position: Supported Housing Officer
Location: Camden Area

Central Recruitment is working with a respected organisation that provides high-quality housing and support services to some of London’s most vulnerable individuals.

Our client is currently recruiting for two Supported Housing Officers to work at an all-male hostel in the Camden area. The service provides temporary accommodation and support for single homeless men with a broad range of support needs including substance misuse, mental ill-health and those under MAPPA.

* 35 hours per week

* Monday - Sunday (rota basis)

* Shifts:

08:00 - 16:00 and 12:00 - 20:00 (requirement to work 1 weekend per month)

* Temporary: approx. 6 months, with the possibility of transferring to permanent

 * £19.29 per hour (£16.84 per hour, with £2.45 holiday pay)

Key responsibilities:

* Manage a caseload of 8 clients and deliver regular key work sessions

* Complete risk/needs assessments and support plans

* Assess referrals in line with policies and procedures

* Provide a welcoming and efficient reception service

* Maintain building security and conduct regular house rounds

* Arrange lettings and explain occupancy agreements to new residents

* Ensure rooms are clean and ready prior to new lettings

* Support residents to maximise outcomes and sustain accommodation

* Refer residents to appropriate internal and external services

* Provide welfare rights advice and liaise with the benefits agency and local authority

* Assess and support residents with resettlement plans

* Manage arrears and occupancy breaches in line with procedures

* Report maintenance issues and arrange emergency repairs

What we’re looking for:

* Experience supporting clients facing homelessness, mental health, substance use and MAPPA

* Experience managing a caseload and completing risk/needs assessments

* Experience handling complex situations involving vulnerable adults

* Ability to liaise effectively with external agencies and service providers

* Experience delivering housing-related support to vulnerable clients

* IT skills including data entry, databases and Microsoft Outlook

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Current valid right to work in the UK

* Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

* Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position