Job Description

Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of those at risk of homelessness? Our client is looking for a dedicated Sustainable Housing Support Officer. This role focuses on supporting individuals with complex needs to sustain tenancies within the Private Rented Sector, helping them build a stable foundation for independent living.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in housing support, particularly for vulnerable individuals, who wants to be part of a team committed to reducing homelessness.

The Role
Manage a caseload of clients, providing tailored support to help them maintain their tenancies and develop independent living skills.
Design, implement, and manage Sustainable Housing Support Plans for clients, coordinating with various agencies and services to meet their unique needs.
Assist clients with debt reduction, securing paid work, and accessing benefit entitlements to improve financial stability.
Partner with internal and external organizations, including social services, healthcare, and housing benefit teams, to provide a holistic support network for each client.
Ensure client data is recorded accurately, and provide regular reports and insights to the team manager.

Ideal Candidate
A background in supporting individuals with complex needs in housing or homelessness settings, ideally within a council or social housing environment.
Ability to manage a caseload independently, ensuring all support work aligns with relevant legislation and safeguarding policies.
Ability to build positive relationships with clients, fostering trust and engagement, and to work collaboratively with external partners.
Familiarity with policies and regulations related to homelessness, health and safety, and benefits.

What You Need to Do Now

If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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