Supported Housing Officer - Dewsbury, United Kingdom - Kirklees Council

Kirklees Council

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Dewsbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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Organisations 1- Fusion Housing

Hours 1- 37

Number of Jobs 1- 1

Location(s) 1- Dewsbury (Empire House) - there will be a requirement to attend any HOMEs properties in Kirklees

Position type 1- Temporary

Length of contract 1- Fixed term to 28th February 2025 with the possibility that it may be made permanent

Salary 1- Band 3A £24,432 per annum

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Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Fusion Housing.

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

We are looking for someone with experience in supporting vulnerable individuals to realise their goals and help ensure our clients move on into independent, suitable accommodation.

The role includes:

Supporting people, finding out about their life journey and working together to make their goals a reality through support planning.
Updating support plans and risk assessments.
Providing person centred support to adults who sometimes have very complex and challenging behaviours such as learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety and personality disorders and psychotic disorders
Carrying out inspections to ensure their housing is safe and appropriate
Encouraging individuals to build their confidence so they can create good relations with others.
Linking in with other professionals such as Housing Officers, Social Workers and CPNs,
Helping remove the barriers people may have to finding suitable independent housing.
Finding a joint resolution to issues like antisocial behaviour or neighbourly disputes
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.
Participating in property signups and relets in your area

The qualities we're looking for:

A positive, enthusiastic attitude with a sense of curiosity and lots of imagination.
Someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, dynamic team where people support each other and are happy to get stuck in.
Being able to work on own initiative and enjoy the challenge of an ever changing workload.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:

CLOSING DATE:
5th February 2024 at 10am

INTERVIEWS:
Week commencing 12th February 2024

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
30minute paid break per day
5% employer pension contribution
Pension salary sacrifice scheme
Sick pay scheme
Inclusive maternity and parental policies and pay
Health cash plan
Access to corporate KAL membership
A full range of staff and peer support networks