Housing Support Officer

Bradford

35 hours per week

Permanent

£23,500 per annum

Hamilton Woods Associates are working with a charity that is looking for a Housing Support Officer to work with males fleeing domestic violence.

Responsibilities of the Housing Support Officer includes:

Providing housing and tenancy related support to males fleeing domestic violenc Identifying their needs and agreeing a programme of support via floating support, telephone support or housing related support. Ensuring that the telephone helpline is staffed Referring men into the crash pad accommodation and to ensure that they get a high level of support in order for them to move on into more appropriate accommodation. Supporting men living wirhin dispersed units of longer term accommodation Managing referrals and conducting needs and risk assessments Conducting health and safety checks Completing inductions Ensuring clients adhere to their tenancy agreements Fostering joint working with other agencies and services to provide holistic support Assisting with benefit applicationsEssential criteria of the Housing Support Officer include:

Enhanced DBS or willingess to undergo one Experience with vulnerable clients within a housing support capacity UK driving license and access to own vehicle