Supported Housing Officer - DCA London Community

Supported Housing Officer - DCA London Community

Housing Officer

Postcode: SW11

15 hours per week.

About Us

Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference? A role with Achieve together might be the perfect opportunity for a long-lasting, rewarding career in the social care sector.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about supporting people, helping our Operations teams deliver excellent care and support, and celebrating achievements.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supported Housing Officer to join our community hub team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation's core operations and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide short-term housing support to an agreed caseload of tenants with support needs.
• Undertake housing needs assessments of all new referrals and develop an individual programme of support
• Establish a good network of contacts and good working relationships with colleagues and key strategic authorities or agencies
• Establish and regularly update an information resource on local support services available to tenants
• Produce monthly performance reports and contribute to supporting people monitoring requirements as directed by the Housing Manager.
• Ensure that CORE information is collected and the forms are submitted according to the required timetable.
• Keep up to date records of performance against nomination or referral agreements and provide monitoring statistics to local authorities as required.
• Conduct follow up visit’s to tenants to ensure that they are fully aware of their responsibilities under the tenancy agreement and that they have all the information they require.

Requirements:

• ESSENTIAL – British Sign Language (BSL) as clients are deaf and communication is essential
• A full (clean) driving licence and access to a car.
• Understanding of the relevant legislation (including housing acts 1985, 1988 & 1996) and of the tenancy enforcement procedures.
• Understanding of the best practice In relation to the management of lettings and voids
• Understanding of the regulatory requirements that relate to lettings, tenancy management and supporting people/support contracts.
• Good Numeracy & Literacy
• Willing to obtain CIH Level 2 qualification in Housing

Benefits:

At Achieve together, we see this as more than a job, this is the start of your career journey with us. With 75% of our managers promoted from within, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and reach your full potential. Not forgetting, we also offer a wide range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary
• Wagestream - a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advances
• Opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth
• Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to counseling services and mental health programs
• Recognition schemes, team events and social activities
• Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services
• Staff incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month and Heroes Awards
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values employee well-being
• Opportunities for team building and social engagement

Apply Now!

Passion for positively shaping lives is just as important to us as your experience. Building on your existing knowledge we will give you all the training and support that you need. You just need an appetite for learning and a real desire to make a difference to peoples’ lives. So, if you want to start, or continue your career journey in care with us, we want to hear from you!