Supported Housing Officer

Our client, a Residential Support Centre offering support and accommodation to families and children, have a current requirement for a Supported Housing Officer on an initial temporary basis for six months.

Based in Ilford the scheme offers accommodation, support, and monitoring for families in need of assistance. As a Supported Housing Officer you will be integral in assisting residents from initial settling in to the completion of tenure.

• Assisting residents with Housing Benefit or Universal Credit Applications and any other benefits entitlement.
• Assisting residents to maximise income and benefits entitlement.
• Working with residents to meet objectives set out in their housing and well-being plans.
• Ensuring all reasonable measures are taken to ensure the security, health and safety of residents in the scheme.
• Provide support and advice to tenants in relation to issues concerning their tenancies.
• Manage void properties to ensure the quickest re-let times.
• Follow Safeguarding procedures and report concerns proactively.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Supported Housing Officer who is seeking a role within a forward thinking, expanding organisation. This is a possible temporary to permanent opportunity.

Previous experience of providing housing and benefit advice in a housing or residential setting is an essential requirement.

Applicants must either possess or be willing to have an enhanced DBS check completed prior to engagement.