Housing Officer who has a good understanding of housing legislation and local authority processes and either possess or is prepared to work towards the CIH Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice is required for a well-established organisation based in East Sussex.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the gender-specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted from women candidates. This includes all women whose legal gender is female, including those who hold a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
SALARY: £29,000 per annum + Benefits
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Working 12-hour days, 4 on 4 off, 8 am to 8 pm
LOCATION: Bexhill, East Sussex
Job Overview
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Housing Officer who has a good understanding of housing legislation and local authority processes and either possess or is prepared to work towards the CIH Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice.
As a Housing Officer, you will lead on the delivery of Housing Advice and Support for survivors of Domestic Abuse, Substance Misuse, Offending Behaviour, Health Problems (physical and mental), and Homelessness.
You will provide informed support to enable survivors to safely maintain their current accommodation, access welfare benefits, legal advice, alternative housing, and support services.
Duties
Your duties as a Housing Officer will include:
* Undertake assessments of need and risk using a variety of tools
* Receive and translate partner agency assessments and data to our own triage and assessment
* Support delivery group-work and one-to-one sessions to survivor residents
* Work as part of a team, including volunteers, engaging with survivors, to support safe re-integration into the community
* Lead on the delivery of Housing Advice and Support for survivors in the accommodation and in the community
* Be an active participant in multi-agency meetings and undertake regular consultations with housing and other partnership colleagues
* Provide informed support to enable survivors to safely maintain their current accommodation, access welfare benefits, legal advice, alternative housing, and support services
* Train colleagues, volunteers, and partner agency staff in housing-related support and advice to maximize positive housing outcomes
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, survivors, and partnership staff from other agencies
* Assist with the induction of new residents
* Engage with survivors in a pro-social manner, praising pro-social behaviors and attitudes, and sensitively challenging anti-social, aggressive, or abusive behaviors
* Report any significant changes and share key information relating to risk of harm and/or reoffending or any non-compliance
* Undertake regular inspections of the building
* Assist with room inspections
* Follow prescribed medication procedures
* Provide First Aid if a resident is injured or self-harms
* Participate in handover briefings
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Due to the gender-specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted from women candidates. Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
* Good numeracy and literacy skills
* Good understanding of housing legislation and local authority processes
* Possess or be prepared to work towards the CIH Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice
* Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have experienced social/personal difficulties including substance misuse, mental health challenges, and housing issues
* Good understanding of domestic abuse
* Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and basic Excel
* An understanding of safeguarding
* Ability to work independently without guidance
* Ability to work on shifts covering days and weekends
Desirable
* Previous experience working within a residential setting
* Previous experience working with women
* Experience supporting, motivating, and changing behavior in groups or individuals
* Understanding of factors relating to multiple, compound needs
* Empathetic approach, with tact and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
This role is subject to an enhanced check level 2, including an Enhanced DBS check. All checks will be undertaken as part of the pre-employment process.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to uphold this commitment, including adherence to the Prevent Duty and the promotion of modern British values.
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy, submit your CV and a short Covering Letter explaining how you meet the requirements to our Recruitment Team. Your application will be reviewed, and suitable candidates' details will be submitted to our client for further consideration. By applying, you give your consent for your details to be shared with the client.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13697
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