Housing Support Officer
Niyaa People Ltd
As a Housing Support Officer, you will provide practical housing-related support to residents, helping them maintain their tenancies, address housing issues and access appropriate services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide housing-related support to residents to help sustain their tenancies.
- Manage a caseload and complete regular support sessions and assessments.
- Identify residents' needs and agree appropriate support plans.
- Assist residents with tenancy responsibilities and housing-related issues.
- Support residents to access benefits, welfare and other relevant services.
- Liaise with housing teams, local authorities and external support agencies.
- Identify safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate procedures.
- Maintain accurate case notes and support records.
- Respond to resident concerns and emerging housing issues.
- Support residents with referrals, appointments and practical housing matters.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a responsive support service.
The successful Housing Support Officer will have:
- Previous experience as a Housing Support Officer, Housing Support Worker, Housing Officer or in a similar role.
- Experience supporting vulnerable residents.
- Knowledge of tenancy sustainment and housing-related support.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and referral processes.
- Experience working with external agencies and support services.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, empathetic and professional approach.
- Strong organisational and caseload management skills.
- Good IT and administration skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
Why Apply?
This Housing Support Officer opportunity offers:
- 4-month ongoing contract, with potential for extension.
- Full-time, Monday–Friday working pattern.
- Opportunity to work within a housing association environment.
- Varied and rewarding caseload supporting residents to maintain their tenancies.
- Opportunity to develop further housing support and tenancy sustainment experience.
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