Floating Support Officer - London, United Kingdom - Tempting Recruitment

Tempting Recruitment

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Tempting Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a

local authority in

North London to recruit an experienced

Floating Support Officer If you are looking to increase your earnings for the year,

Contract: - 6 months (Possible Extension)

Salary:
£20.46p/h (Umbrella)

Start Date:
ASAP

Shift Pattern: 36 hours / Full-time

Start Time: 9:00am -

17:00pm (Hybrid)

DUTIES:

To manage a varied workload which will have at its core, the housing needs of the client.
Support customers to maximise income by reducing debt, obtaining paid work and entitlement to benefits.
Deal with daytoday enquiries and emergencies arising from contact with customers or other agencies.
Encourage customers to engage in a process of change through positive risk taking and enable customers to maximise social inclusion and reduce social isolation.
Enable customers to stay safe from harm and abuse.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
Experience and good understanding of the issues involved in delivering effective support services to a range of vulnerable people.
Experience of providing tenancy support and looking positively for solutions rather than obstacles.
Ability to deal calmly with vulnerable/angry/distressed clients and assist them to look at a range of options to manage their tenancy successfully.
Excellent communication skills, with an ability to adapt approaches and techniques dependent on the audience.

**If you are interested in this position, know anyone who would be interested in this position or would like to know more about this position or any other positions we are recruiting for, please contact Kim at Tempting Recruitment now