HOUSING WORKER Hours : 30-37 hours per week, flexible to be over 4-5 days Following probation the role requires on-call for approx 6 weeks a year, for which extra payments are made. Salary : £27,876 - £30,002 (pro-rata - salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge) Contract: Permanent Base: Garden House Project, OX4 2ND and Projects across East Oxford Closing date: Once sufficient applications have been received Shortlisting date: Ongoing Interview date: Ongoing Interview location: Garden House, 6 Ivy Close, OX4 2NB We have a vacancy for housing support and recovery worker based in Oxford city, to provide flexible, proactive and assertive support, to residents of our housing projects, to promote recovery and independence within a positive risk management approach to adults with serious and enduring mental health issues. If you are interested in the role but unsure if you would meet the criteria please give me a call or email to discuss further lindsay.martin@oxfordshiremind.org.uk or 07738 729 298 Please be aware upon application that we are unable to view your CV so please do complete the application with this in mind. If you have any accessibility needs or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact HR@oxfordshiremind.org.uk. Key Responsibilities Assessment of mental health needs & risk. Creation and management of appropriate strategies to manage risks for individuals and environment. Property and housing management including health and safety responsibilities, fire safety checks and arranging repairs to maintain a safe environment. Record keeping and administration. Formulate and see through plans for residents to move on to more long-term resident accommodation within commissioned timeframes. Key Skills An understanding of the issues for people with mental health issues living in the community. Experience of working in a housing or residential setting. Experience of working with individuals, enabling them to identify their own goals to support personal wellbeing and recovery, and the ability to support them in pursuing these. Please ensure that you match your skills and experience against the above and provide details and evidence of this in your application. If you don't provide this you may not be shortlisted for the role. Click here for full Job Description - Job Description We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applications. Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.