Support Officer / Supported Housing Assistant who has experience working in a customer-facing role supporting asylum seekers and/or young people, with excellent communication skills is required to join a housing association in Oxford, Oxfordshire.
FULL TRAINING PROVIDED
You may not have experience in this sector, as the company recognise that transferrable skills and experience are just as valuable and full training is provided.
SALARY: £25,148 - £26,472 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX4) Office presence required
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday 9am 5pm
PLEASE NOTE: You must have a Full Driving Licence and your own vehicle
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Officer / Supported Housing Assistant who has experience working in a customer-facing role supporting asylum seekers and/or young people, with excellent communication skills.
Working as the Support Officer / Supported Housing Assistant you will work closely with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Care Leavers.
As a Support Officer / Supported Housing Assistant your role will involve supporting these young people in their transition to independence, including moving from supported housing to independent living within the community.
DUTIES
Your duties as a Support Officer / Supported Housing Assistant will include:
Develop personalised support plans with young people, setting clear tasks and objectives
Regularly review and update support plans to ensure progress and address any changing needs
Identify potential risks to the safety and wellbeing of young people
Create and maintain risk assessments, updating them as required to reflect any changes in circumstances or needs
Help young people in managing the transition from supported housing to independent living, ensuring they are fully prepared and equipped to live autonomously
Attend case conferences, safeguarding meetings, and any other required gatherings to ensure appropriate action and follow-up
Ensure that all relevant records and documentation are completed accurately and submitted on time
Maintain high standards of data integrity and confidentiality in all client interactions
Empower clients by promoting responsibility and self-sufficiency in maintaining safety, security, and cleanliness within the project
Ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures and report any maintenance or repair issues promptly
Follow lone working procedures to ensure safety while performing duties in non-office settings
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
You wont necessarily have experience in this sector, as the company recognise that transferrable skills and experience are just as valuable
The company is specifically looking for candidates with the right skills and attitudes, who will demonstrate and promote the values of caring by nature, working better together and thinking for tomorrow
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English
Experience of providing support to diverse client groups
A working knowledge and understanding of how to support people in achieving and maintaining independence
Housing or support related qualification
Ability to work under own initiative
Ability to network and build strong relationships with partner agencies, community and key stakeholders
Organisational skills, including time management and ability to meet targets
Ability to communicate effectively at different levels
Ability to use IT packages and management information systems
Ability to deal with distressed and aggressive clients
Driving Licence and use of own transport
Whatever the role, we want you to bring your knowledge and experience to play your part in improving peoples lives
BENEFITS
25 days holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
Up to 8% contributory pension
Flexible working
Investment in your learning and development
The organisation recognises that some people will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, theyd still encourage you to apply should you not feel you meet the criteria 100%.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13430
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