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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people?Do you have experience supporting elderly residents and a strong understanding of housing support services?
At Karter Thomas, we specialise in social housing recruitment across the UK, working with trusted providers to deliver temporary, contract, and permanent staffing solutions. We’re proud to build long-term relationships with our clients and candidates, conducting full background checks to ensure the highest standards.
We are currently working with a well-regarded social housing provider in West Sussex assisting them in recruiting a dedicated Older Persons Support Officer for a full-time, temporary position. Candidates must be able to drive, have a clean Enhanced DBS (within the last 3 years), and relevant experience supporting older people, either in a support worker or housing officer capacity.
Key Responsibilities:-
Promote independence and well-being for older residents receiving the support service.
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Take appropriate action in cases of declining health or self-sufficiency.
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Sustain tenancies by liaising with support agencies and networks.
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Ensure all health and safety requirements are met.
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Encourage resident participation within the sheltered housing community.
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Coordinate with healthcare and social services to meet individual resident needs.
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Monitor and help implement care packages, updating providers when circumstances change.
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Represent the organisation at resident-related case conferences.
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Guide residents on safe and effective use of housing equipment, including alarm systems.
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Support resident involvement in scheme activities and communal life.
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Experience working with older adults in a housing or support role.
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Ability to drive and travel locally.
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Enhanced DBS check (within the past 3 years).
