Supported Housing Officers - London, United Kingdom - Centrepoint

Centrepoint
Centrepoint
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Contract:
Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 Hours per week)


Salary:
£26,126 - £29,514 per annum (Depending on experience)


Closing Date:
Monday 04th March 2024

Interviews will take place w/c Monday 11th March 2024


Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for
x2 Supported Housing Officers to join our
Oak House team based in
Camden.


We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently.

Together with our partners, we support thousands of homeless young people each year.

Oak House provides support and accommodation to 20 unaccompanied young males aged from 16-25 seeking asylum in the UK.


Whilst staff ensure that the building is secure and safe, Centrepoint is responsible for all aspects of housing management at the service which includes the smooth running of the property, dealing with complaints and compliance with license agreements.


In this role you will:


  • Work face to face with young people and support them to achieve their goals and independence.
  • Work independently and as part of a team to ensure the highest possible standards of accommodation
  • Undertake initial and ongoing needs/risk assessments for young people
  • Manage your own caseload of young people, providing holistic support in line with their needs and aspirations
  • Liaise with multiple agencies to ensure effective communication across the service and externally including social work teams, YOS, health, and other statutory services and voluntary agencies
  • Make internal and external referrals to a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies for specialist support and Employment and Training opportunities
  • Support young people to manage their rent accounts through liaison with the DWP, Social Services and building their own personal budgeting skills

This role is perfect for you if you:

  • Are passionate about working with young people
  • Have experience working within supported housing settings
  • Are able to support YP with a range of high to low support needs
  • Can work independently, as part of a team, and alongside a range of external partners.
  • Have strong communication skills.
  • Are looking to bring your energy, skills, and enthusiasm to a new team of colleagues
  • Have an interest in working with USAC (Unaccompanied asylumseeking children)

_Applicants for this role will be expected to work on a rota, which includes early and late shifts as well as weekends._

Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts you'll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

  • 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
  • Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
  • Private Medical insurance
  • Income protection
  • Employer pension contributions of 5%
  • Clear career progressions, linked to portfolio work, that enables movement up the pay scale
  • Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
  • An interestfree travel loan
  • At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization._
  • Centrepoint's policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment._
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a
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