Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants. This role is instrumental in developing and implementing the supported housing service. You will have a real opportunity to make a difference to older people’s lives and empower people to remain in their own homes longer and prevent social isolation. You will work closely with colleagues in a locally based team, providing support and assistance to older people, generally aged 50 upwards in the local area. This will involve housing management and housing related support to customers in council tenure and to customers in private rented and owner-occupied accommodation. You will need to be customer focused, able to engage with older people and to work flexibly, with the ability to respond to emergency situations as well as undertake planned support visits and assist with identifying and delivering housing support needs. You will work closely with a Housing Support Coordinator to assist them in the development of the service. This is an exciting challenge and opportunity to help deliver and shape services for older people in the city. Although you will work primarily within a geographic area as part of a team, you may be required to cover Courts in other teams, across the City. No formal qualifications are necessary as relevant training will be given; however a willingness to participate in ongoing relevant training is required. Experience in dealing with safeguarding and working with vulnerable adults is preferable. A good level of IT skills is required for the use of online systems, and familiarity with Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook etc. A clean, full driving license is required, as you will be required to use your own transport during working hours of which a car allowance will be given. The post is subject to Enhanced DBS check.
Responsibilities
* Provide housing management and housing related support to customers in council tenure and in private rented and owner-occupied accommodation.
* Engage with older people, respond to emergency situations, undertake planned support visits, and identify and deliver housing support needs.
* Support the Housing Support Coordinator in developing the service.
What We Can Offer You
Salary: The salary band for this role is £32,061 - £36,362. The starting salary is £32,061 with annual progression through the salary bands.
* Excellent perks and benefits
* Generous holiday allowance (25–31 days, based on role and service)
* Flexible working options (role-dependent)
* Family-friendly policies
* Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
* Health and wellbeing support
* Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
* Retail discounts and savings
* Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
* Sustainable travel benefits
* Employee volunteering scheme with paid leave
Contact and Application
For more information on the benefits package, contact details for informal discussion: Teresa Bicknell. Email and recruitment contact: Tel: 023 8083 4033. For more information about SCC, follow us on social media for updates on our jobs and news.
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