Support Worker- Tenancy Specialist (Watford)

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 cpayne@venngroup.com as soon as possible.