Supported Housing Officer

• Provide strength-based support to single people that are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Carry a mixed caseload of clients and supporting them within supported accommodation
• Work with individuals to address multiple complex needs, supporting them to become more resilient and live independent lives
• Provide a strength-based, psychologically informed approach to support
• Establish positive working relationships with clients
• Coach and support clients with housing related support including budgeting, debt management, education, employment, independent living skills
• Support clients to become integrated within their local community
• Maintain accurate and up to date administrative records and systems
• Liaise with housing agencies to ensure that appropriate referrals are made
• Inspect prospective move-on options with clients and landlords
• Ensure smooth transition into appropriate accommodation

• Experience in a similar role, supporting vulnerable clients
• A sound understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services that are responsive to their needs
• Strong communication skills
• Psychology background would be preferred

Psychology background

• Weekly pay
• Possibility of further opportunities