X1 Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)
x1 Fixed-Term until March 2027, Full-Time (37 hours per week)
We are a values driven organisation committed to achieving our mission of ‘One team, transforming lives’.
Working for us means you can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Stockport every day. It’s also means you get to be part of a thriving and forward-looking organisation that prides itself on being a great place to work.
We are recruiting two Housing Support Officers, to provide a service to customers with wide ranging needs, including some with complex needs, and facing multiple exclusion. All require intensive, personalised support to help them move forward with their lives and to sustain their tenancies and improve their mental health.
Assessing risk and working effectively with in-house teams and external statutory and voluntary agencies (such as Social Care and Probation services) for the benefit of customers is key to success in this role.
We are looking for someone whose previous experience of working with vulnerable individuals in a supportive capacity will empower customers to achieve successful outcomes & sustain their tenancies. Passion, self-motivation, persistence & determination are skills required from the successful candidate to engage & support customers with a range of complex needs.
You will have robust IT skills to effectively caseload manage as well as utilise Microsoft packages. Previous experience of clear & accurate recording of customer interventions is also required.
A driving licence & access to a vehicle is necessary for this role.
If you would like to informally discuss the Housing Support Officer role please contact Emma Ferguson - Housing Support Team Leader on 07966730599 or email emma.r.ferguson@stockporthomes.org
The SHG “Be You” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG’s Values. We’re always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.
This role will be on SKylight terms and conditions.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People & OD Team on humanresources@stockporthomes.org.
Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply directly through our careers page.
We strongly recommend an early application as we will be interviewing throughout the duration of the role being open and reserve the right to close the role early if we successfully appoint.
Closing date: Thursday 2nd October 2025
Interview date: Friday 10th October 2025