Housing Support Officer Vacancy waiting to be filled

A well-respected Charity is currently looking to recruit a Housing Support Officer to start with them on a temporary contract as soon as possible.

Position:      Housing Services Officer   

Location:      Hartlepool

Rate:             £15.00 - £16.50 p/hour Umbrella Rate (negotiable DOE) 

Hours:           35 hours p/week (Mon - Fri)

Length:          4 weeks initially - with chance of extension 

The role will predominantly involve:

• Working in a floating support role attending to service users who have a variety of different support needs in their own properties
• Follow and update individual support plans
• Ensure any maintenance issues are reported and followed up on time and make sure void properties are ready for new tenants to move into
• Liaise with a range of internal and external agencies
• Assist clients with any budgeting and taking them to appointments
• Make sure confidentiality is upheld at all times and comply with GPDR
• Uphold safeguarding and adhere to health and safety procedures ensuring that any issues that are identified are recording correctly

ssential requirements:

• An Enhanced DBS from within the last year with the Adults and Children’s list checked
• Experience or an interest in working with vulnerable people
• Good IT skills including Microsoft packages