Accommodation Support Officer

Morgan Hunt Recruitment

Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 17 days

Worcester, Worcestershire WR53DE, England

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The Accommodation Support Officer position in Worcestershire is a temporary to permanent role within a charity focused on helping individuals escape homelessness.
Candidates should have a proven track record in a similar role, with up-to-date knowledge of housing legislation and a minimum of one year of relevant experience.
Responsibilities include managing a caseload of 8-12 clients, assisting them with independent living skills, and helping them navigate external barriers such as mental health issues.
The position offers a salary of £25,000 per annum and requires flexibility to work 5 days over a 7-day shift pattern.
A DBS check on the update service is necessary, and while being a car driver is not essential, it is highly desired for this role.

Job Title: Accommodation Support Officer - HomelessnessJob Type: Temporary to permanentLocation: WorcestershireIndustry: Social Care - Supported Housing

The organisation

In this Accommodation Support Officer opportunity in Worcestershire, you will join a charity who's purpose is to help other gain independence and follow a positive pathway out of homelessness.

Key responsibilities

In this Accommodation Support Officer job, your responsibilities will include:

Managing a caseload of 8-12 at one time - 1:1 support plans based on each individual to help promote independent living
Assisting with finances / budgeting / cooking skills / laundry / applying for jobs / getting back into education
Along with independent living skills you will help individuals with bidding for housing and setting up benefits
Planning activities or workshops to provide information, advice and guidance when living out of temporary accommodation
Booking and attending appointments
Helping them overcome barriers they may face externally - mental health / domestic violence / substance misuse / learning disabilities - encouraging them to engage with external agencies to seek help
Keeping track of payments for Housing / service charge / rent etc

Skills & experience

Proven track record of working In an Accommodation Support Officer role or supported housing before - up to date knowledge of housing legislation Is required
Willing to travel across the Worcestershire area - care driver Is not essential but highly desired
DBS on the update service - needs to be an enhanced child and adult cleared
Flexible to work 5 days over 7 shift work

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Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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