Housing Support Officer

An opportunity is available for a Supported Housing Officer / Customer Support Coordinator with a housing provider delivering supported accommodation and housing-related services to adults across Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

The role provides frontline support across two six-bedroom supported housing services
, working with adults aged 18+ who may have additional needs, including mental health support needs. The focus is on helping residents develop independent living skills, prepare for employment and successfully move into longer-term accommodation, alongside day-to-day housing management.

• Conduct weekly welfare checks and monthly support plan reviews.
• Provide person-centred, housing-related support to promote independence and employment readiness.
• Maintain accurate electronic case notes, support plans and service records.
• Monitor rent, Housing Benefit and service charges, supporting residents with payment issues.
• Liaise with partner agencies to support successful move-on and access to grants.
• Assess prospective residents and coordinate lettings, move-ins and voids.
• Complete routine health and safety checks, including fire alarm testing.
• Manage your own diary and effectively divide your time between two services.
• Work autonomously while maintaining a strong focus on resident wellbeing and safeguarding.

• Previous experience supporting vulnerable adults
  , ideally in supported housing, homelessness or a housing-related setting.
• Person-centred approach with the ability to encourage independence.
• Strong IT and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage your own workload and travel between locations.
• Knowledge of Housing Benefit, rent monitoring, service charges, voids and lettings
  is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS
  required due to lone-working responsibilities; an existing recent certificate is preferred.
• Driving licence and access to transport desirable but
  not essential
  .

• £20.00 per hour via Umbrella
• 36 hours per week
• Temporary assignment 2-3 months with potential to extend
• Immediate start available
• Fully
  site-based
  role across Bristol and South Gloucestershire
• Flexible working patterns may be considered, including
  8am–4pm, 9am–5pm, varied daily hours or a nine-day fortnight
  , subject to service requirements
• Remote interview available