Job Description
Welfare Officer 12 month FTC Location: Crowborough Salary: up to £35,000pa Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (48 hours per week - Days & Nights)
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for Welfare Officers to join our client at their Crowborough site. This is an excellent opportunity to join an independent organisation that delivers accommodation services across the UK, supporting both central and local government, as well as the charitable sector.
As a Welfare Officer, you will play a key role in providing direct advice, support, and safeguarding to Service Users (SUs) residing in temporary accommodation. You will manage an assigned caseload, ensuring welfare standards are maintained while working in line with company procedures.
This role operates on a 48-hour week, consisting of 12-hour shifts:
* Day shifts: 07:00 - 19:00
* Night shifts: 19:00 - 07:00
Key Responsibilities
* Provide guidance and signposting to external services such as healthcare providers, shops, and support agencies
* Conduct regular welfare checks and site visits, reporting incidents, issues, and absconders
* Ensure Service Users are moved on within required timeframes
* Arrange transport and relocation of Service Users where required
* Maintain accurate records and ensure systems are up to date
* Manage a portfolio of accommodation properties and hotel placements
* Carry out monthly inspections and report maintenance issues
* Ensure properties meet health and safety standards at all times
* Coordinate and carry out minor repairs where necessary
* Manage property inventory and ensure items are repaired or replaced as needed
* Support effective void and property management through recommendations to management
Benefits
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Life cover (2x basic salary)
* Westfield Health membership (cashback on healthcare, retail and gym discounts)
* Employer pension contribution (4% employer / 4% employee)
* Mileage expenses (claimable from home)
* Company equipment provided (laptop/mobile, where required)
* Referral scheme
Additional Information
* Successful applicants will be subject to DBS and CTC clearance
* Unfortunately, this role does not offer sponsorship under the points-based system
About You
We are looking for candidates who are:
* Compassionate and proactive, with a strong focus on safeguarding and welfare
* Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities
* Confident in working independently and as part of a team
* Experienced in housing, support work, or a similar environment (desirable)
Apply Now
The successful applicant will be subject to Disclosure checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a CTC.
This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn.
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV (preferably in Word format) along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role or email Lucy at