Housing & Support Officer

Housing and Support Officer Vacancy

Agency Ref: 83987

A well-established Surrey based charity are currently recruiting for a Housing and Support Officer to join their team on a temporary basis in Walton-on-Thames.

Type of contract: Temporary

Length of contract: 6 months, with the possibility of extension and permanent work

Hours: 39 hours per week on a shift rota

Shifts: Monday to Friday, between 8:00am – 8:00pm

Location: Walton-on-Thames

Role responsibilities:

• Support clients to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible
• Pro-actively access risks in relation to the vulnerability of clients and putting plans in place to manage those risks
• Managing own caseload – providing holistic support to meet individuals needs using support plans/outcome stars
• Participate in all tenancy related tasks including management of voids; tenancy sign up and anu enforcement of tenancy obligations
• Carry out required health and safety checks of the service and record these appropriately
• Reporting any repairs issues via the maintenance team
• Ensure all relevant data and reports are recorded in a timely manner
• Work effectively as part of a team both internally and externally with colleagues; other agencies; attending multi agency meetings and clients

 Essential requirements:

• An Enhanced DBS with the Adults lists checked from within the last 3 years or willingness to apply
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to own car + business insurance
• Knowledge of working with vulnerable clients with mental health and substance misuse issues

To apply for this exciting role please reply to this email Thewitt@venngroup.com with your updated CV or call 01908 295000.