Supported Housing Officer Vacancy (Tenancy Specialist)
An established charitable organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supported Housing Officer based in the Watford area on a temporary to permanent contract.
Location: Watford
Hours: 37.5 hours
Shifts: 8am-4pm and 1pm-9pm (will include 1 in 4 weekends either 8-4, 1-9 or 11-7)
Duration: Temp to perm
Main responsibilities in the role:
- Manage a case load of service users aged 18-59 within a homeless hostel
- Enforce tenancy conditions in line with procedures including low level anti social behaviour and rent arrears
- Offer specialist knowledge and insight into rent arrears helping tenants with budgeting
- Support residents with their tenancy agreements, ensuring they understand and adhere to their responsibilities
- Take legal tenancy action when required, including issuing Section 8 and Section 21 notices
- Attend court proceedings to complete the legal process for tenancy actions
- Develop and implement personalised support plans to help residents maintain their tenancies
- Foster engagement and well-being, encouraging residents to participate in activities that build independence and social connection
Additional requirements:
- Experience of providing tenancy related support to vulnerable people, particularly homeless client groups
- An enhanced DBS check from within the last 3 years or willingness to obtain
- Excellent communication skills and basic IT skills are essential
To secure an interview for this excellent opportunity contact Charley Payne by email as soon as possible.