Housing Support Officer - East Sussex, United Kingdom - NFP People Limited

NFP People Limited

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East Sussex, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Housing Support Officer

We have a rewarding opportunity for a Floating Support Officer working with the Homes for Ukraine Sustainment Service, in this remote working role in East Sussex.

Position:1086 Floating Support Officer Homes for Ukraine Sustainment Service

Location:
East Sussex/remote

Salary:
£23,832 plus Essential Car User Allowance which will be paid at £1,218 (plus mileage costs)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract:
Permanent

Closing Date: 13th March 2023

About the Role

The aim of the Sustainment Service is to support guest / host arrangements and relationships to continue for at least 12 months, and longer if possible.

The work will include regular check-in contact with sponsors and guests, proactively identifying issues,which may be putting the accommodation at risk, and providing support aimed at preventing a breakdown in the arrangement.

In addition, FSO's will support guests to access wider support to enable them to access longer-term accommodation, health and community services and employment and educational opportunities to support guests to live independently when they leave the hostaccommodation.

About You

To be successful in the role of Floating Support Officer, you will need to have great communication skills and be committed to the values of the organisation.

Some of the key skills and experience you will need to bring with you include:

Working with vulnerable clients in the community with housing related and associated support needs.
Working with in partnership with other agencies statutory and/or nonstatutory.
Creating support plans with clients and setting attainable goals.
Client assessments and risk assessments and review/update as necessary.
Managing a client caseload and writing accurate case notes and reports.
Safeguarding issues in relation to adults and children.
Housing and welfare benefits legislation (Homeless Reduction Act, Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, PIP, Care Act).

Please note that access to a car and the ability to attend/provide face-to-face support across East Sussex is required for this role.

In Return

In recognition of their commitment to staff, the organisation has been awarded Gold Accreditation from Investors in People and are also signed up to the Disability Confident employer scheme and have made the Mental Health at Work commitment.

You will also receive a fantastic benefits package including:

Stakeholder pension scheme
Free and confidential employee assistance helpline for both personal and workrelated concerns
Cycletowork scheme
Free new starter 30day Brighton & Hove bus pass
Generous holiday allowance including an additional two days of leave at Christmas
The opportunity to participate in wellbeing and fundraising activities throughout the year

The charity is an equal opportunities employer using a fair and open recruitment process that fully complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

They are committed to encouraging equality, inclusion, and diversity within the workplace.

You may be interested in this role if you have experience in areas such as Housing, Housing Support, Housing Officer, Housing Support Officer, Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Social Housing, Housing Caseworker, Social Housing Caseworker, Homelessness,Homelessness Support Worker, Homelessness Housing Officer, Housing Caseworker, Outreach, Housing Outreach, Homelessness Outreach Worker, Rehabilitation Worker, Rehabilitation Outreach, Community Outreach Worker, Community Rehabilitation Worker, Mental HealthSupport Worker, Supported Housing Officer.

Please note that this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.

Previous applicants need not apply