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The role helps to get people into supported accommodation; identify individual resident’s needs; plan, develop and deliver the independent living skills program; monitor and manage engagement and challenging behaviour in addition to payment of occupancy charges and support and enable residents for moving into more permanent accommodation. Once residents have moved on, the role will deliver low level move on support for a maximum of three months to establish if the resident has settled into their more permanent accommodation.
Job Responsibility:
Support the Project Lead to manage and monitor the waiting list and assessments
Take lead on moving residents in and managing a caseload and supporting other staff caseloads in instances of absence
Diligently carrying out right to rent checks with potential residents and ensuring residents are able to sustain accommodation and providing residents with accurate advice and expectations of the project
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in relation to housing management and understanding of tenancy law
expectations and regulations
Support and provide relevant guidance to residents to sustain and manage accommodation successfully
Addressing needs in a person centred approach and documenting all conversations and actions necessary within the database
Handle general administrative duties related to housing management, including filing, data entry, and correspondence
Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings, inspections, and other housing-related activities
Ensure all housing management processes are carried out in line with organisational policies and procedures
Provide high-quality customer service to tenants and prospective tenants
Offer advice and support on housing-related issues, including disputes and maintenance requests
Work closely with other team members to ensure tenant satisfaction and address any issues promptly
Responding to and logging incidents from residents
benefit notifications
complaints and queries
and passing them on to the relevant person(s)
Requirements:
Specialised knowledge of a function, trade or craft acquired through advanced formal training. BTEC National Certificate/ONC level or 'A' Levels or Scottish Highers in job-related discipline may be included. Training to City & Guilds level 3. (NVQ-3)
Knowledge of benefit entitlement and assessments
Experience in supported housing management setting and being able to deliver positive outcomes
Experience of rent accounting
Experience of providing trauma informed care in challenging situations
Understanding of the homeless pathway
Understanding of mental health and its challenges and barriers
Understanding of housing and tenancy regulations and law
Empathetic, honest and reliable, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to communicate compassionately and positively with colleagues, clients
third parties and members of the public
High level of record keeping, and accurate communication
Able to remain calm when under pressure and have a resilient manner
Knowledge of welfare benefits
safeguarding
risk assessments
referral management
of refer tenancy at risk
and needs assessments
A genuine interest in reducing homelessness, mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response’s mission
What we offer:
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Blue Light card and other discounted shopping
Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling
Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)
Enhanced family friendly leave
Flexible and agile working opportunities (role dependent)
Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave
£500 refer a friend bonus scheme
Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments
Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app – approved by NHS