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Landlord Liaison Officer (12 month FTC)
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Job Title:Landlord Liaison Officer
Location:Luton, floating support service based within the office and around different locations within the community
Salary:£26,200
Shift Pattern:12 month fixed term contract working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours as necessary to service requirements.
About The Role
This is an exciting new role within a brand new contract to support the referral process from the Housing Solutions teams! The service focuses on providing floating and wraparound support to single applicants who are at risk of homelessness and are able to live independently, by providing a housing support plan towards resolving housing needs and support them into long-term, stable housing.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between single homeless individuals seeking accommodation and landlords within the private rented sector. You will identify and secure housing opportunities for our participants, ensuring that properties align with their needs and financial capabilities. You will build and maintain positive relationships with landlords, facilitating open communication to address concerns, manage expectations, and promote collaborative solutions. You will act as the main point of contact for landlords, providing necessary information, assistance, and resources regarding tenant management and the rental process to foster a supportive environment for both parties.
About You
This role is ideal for someone who has a real passion towards helping to end the cycle of homelessness, providing support to those who need it to live in stable accommodation. You will thrive in a person centred environment with real compassion and a non-judgmental attitude, understanding that people face different life experiences and sometimes just need that extra support to get back on their feet. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to peoples lives!
* Experience of working with people of with homelessness or housing support needsand/ora good understanding of the sector
* Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
* Knowledge of the private rental market, able to research and find new landlords to build and sustain relationships with
* Ability to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
* Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others
* Proactivity in making decisions
* Previous experience and knowledge within a supported housing management setting
* Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
* Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
* Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
* 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
* Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
* Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
* Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
* Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Annual Staff Awards
* Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
* Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:Theory of ChangeFurther details can be found on our website here:Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on ourwebsite.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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