- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times possible, including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable.
- Advise all prospective or new tenants/residents of their rights and responsibilities under their tenancy/license agreement
- Ensure that all common parts and grounds of Depaul managed properties are in good maintenance order and adhere to Depaul Health and Safety requirements.
- Facilitate the fair allocation of letting accommodation in accordance with Depaul's Policy and Procedures.
- Experience of working within a supported and/or social housing setting
- An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance use or care leavers.
- A knowledge and understanding of housing management
- A knowledge and understanding of welfare benefits
Housing Management Worker - Oldham, United Kingdom - DePaul
Description
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults facing homelessness? Join our dynamic team as a Housing Management Worker in Depaul UK, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering individuals on their journey towards independence.
About Us:
Role Overview:
Our service at Oldham works with 28 vulnerable homeless adults across three residential projects.
We are recruiting to fill Housing Management Worker role. In this role, you will ensure that our accommodation is well maintained, safe and homely.
You will also have joint responsibility with team members for ensuring minimal loss of income through voids and bad debts and will work closely with Depaul's Rent Manager to ensure accurate rental records are maintained and undertake associated legal action regarding tenancies as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours a week), permanent role.
Kindly see attached job description for more information about this job opportunity.
What We Are Looking For – Person Specification:
Note:
Applications submitted without a supporting statement and/or after the closing date and time stated will not be put forward for shortlisting. In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients.