Housing Support Officer
Niyaa People Ltd
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting vulnerable adults within supported housing, homelessness, or similar community-based services.
The role will involve working across shared accommodation schemes supporting adults aged 22+ with low to medium support needs, including individuals experiencing mental health challenges and/or drug and alcohol related issues.
Key Responsibilities of a Housing Support Officer:
- Provide person-centred housing-related support to residents within supported accommodation
- Support individuals to sustain their tenancies and work towards greater independence
- Assist residents with practical day-to-day living and maintaining accommodation standards
- Carry out housing management duties within supported housing schemes
- Promote positive engagement, wellbeing, and appropriate risk management
- Liaise with external agencies and specialist support services
- Maintain accurate case notes and support records
- Work flexibly across multiple local schemes as required
- Previous experience within supported housing, homelessness services, or housing support
- Understanding of tenancy sustainment and housing management
- Comfortable supporting individuals with mental health and/or substance misuse needs
- Strong communication and partnership working skills
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working across different sites
- Full UK driving licence/access to transport desirable but not essential
- Able to complete an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting
- Immediate start available
- Temporary contract expected to run for at least six weeks initially (with extension)
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and rewarding environment
- Competitive pay based on experience
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