Supported Housing Officer - Huddersfield, United Kingdom - Kirklees Council

Kirklees Council

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Huddersfield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Organisations

Fusion Housing

Hours

Full time (37 hours per week) Monday to Friday

Number of Jobs

Location(s)

Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

Fixed term to 31 August 2023

Salary

Band 3A £23,953 to £24,920 per annum

KIRKLEES COUNCIL ARE ADVERTISING THIS ROLE ON BEHALF OF FUSION HOUSING.

Location:
Huddersfield (Pearl House) - there will be a requirement to attend any HOMEs properties in Kirklees

Fusion Housing manages a number of properties in Huddersfield, Calderdale & Wakefield for single people and families who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness.

We are looking for someone with experience in housing management services, or Housing Officers, to work as part of a team and take on responsibility for a group of these properties.

The role includes:

Supporting people, finding out about their life journey and working together to make their goals a reality through support planning.
Understanding the effects that homelessness has on households.
Being understanding and supportive when times are tough; you'll become that friendly face for someone to talk and listen to, whilst supporting the client to tenancy sustainment.
Having difficult conversations with the people you support; being open and honest about the challenges and putting a plan in place together about what to do next.
Working with people from different parts of the community, showing a passion and an interest in learning new things
Knowledge of the housing system and experience of working with people who may struggle with their mental wellbeing, substance use or staying out of prison.
Variety day to day where you will be able to plan your diary when needed and recognise what's important to the people you support.
Signups and relets of tenancies in your area

The qualities we're looking for:

A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a sense of curiosity and imagination.
Someone who enjoys working in a fast paced closeknit housing team which is supportive of each other and happy to get stuck in.
The ability to work on own initiative

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE

CLOSING DATE:9am Monday 16th January 2023

Fusion Housing has a commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk and will ensure that all its policies reflect this.

This recruitment is taking place under our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Procedures.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required

As an employee of Fusion Housing, all successful applicants benefit from the following:

30 days annual leave; 2 floating day; statutory bank holidays (all pro-rata for P/T staff)
Flexible working
Hybrid working policy
5% employer pension contribution
30minute paid break per day
Pension salary sacrifice scheme
Sick pay scheme
Inclusive maternity and parental policies and pay
Health cash plan
Access to counselling helpline
Access to corporate KAL membership
A full range of staff and peer support networks