We are seeking a compassionate and proactive professional to join our Housing Options Team as an Inclusion Tenancy Sustainment Officer. This vital role supports vulnerable tenants in maintaining their tenancies by addressing socio-economic and health challenges that may either put their existing housing at risk or be a barrier to securing stable housing. Key Responsibilities Improve affordability for households by uplifting and enhancing their financial situation. Support the Tenancy Sustainment Team to promote smoking cessation through various Public Health initiatives. Develop and implement tailored support plans to promote tenancy sustainment. Provide practical advice on budgeting, signposting to debt management, and accessing financial support through grants and charities. Promote digital and financial inclusion through training and referrals. Support tenants in accessing health services, mental health support, and community resources to improve their wellbeing as a step back into work. Work to improve access to work, employment, volunteering or training as a steppingstone into work and provide advice and guidance around job seeking, working with partners, DWP, charities and employers. Monitor progress and maintain accurate case records using our housing management system Essential Criteria Experience of supporting individuals with complex needs in a housing or social care setting. Strong understanding of welfare benefits, financial inclusion, and tenancy law. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently but also alongside colleagues to promote workforce resilience and development. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Enthusiasm - we want people who want to learn and desire a challenge and have the energy and drive to make a difference to people's lives. Further Information Flexible hybrid working arrangements with access to several satellite offices across the Dorset Council area Ongoing training and professional development. A supportive and inclusive team environment. This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. About Us At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video: Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferences At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We: provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents work in partnership to make a real difference value every role and the impact it has on our communities support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive You will: be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset have access to a range of benefits and support receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.