Housing Support Officer

Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Support Officer to join a busy housing team supporting vulnerable individuals and helping them to sustain successful tenancies. Your new role You will work closely with tenants and partner agencies to provide high-quality housing support, empowering service users to live independently and maintain stable accommodation. This is a varied role where no two days are the same.

Provide person-centred housing support to tenants with a range of needs. Assist individuals in developing independent living skills and sustaining tenancies. Support service users with budgeting, benefit applications and accessing relevant services. Conduct regular visits, assessments and support reviews. Liaise with internal teams and external agencies, including health, social work and support providers. Maintain accurate case records and support plans.

Identify and manage tenancy-related risks, making referrals where required. Promote positive outcomes and encourage service user engagement. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience with housing support, homelessness, supported housing or tenancy sustainment. Strong knowledge of housing legislation and support services. Experience working with vulnerable individuals and complex needs. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise competing demands.

Confident working independently and as part of a team. PVG Full driving licence desirable. What you'll get in return ? Competitive hourly rate? Immediate start available ? Opportunity to make a genuine impact within the local community ? Valuable experience within a respected public sector organisation ? Potential contract extension What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at