Job Description:

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established housing organisation in Dudley for Housing Support Officer to work within a supported housing unit for young adults and care leavers.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone experienced in providing practical and emotional housing-related support, helping young people develop independence and stability.

Key Responsibilities of a Housing Support Officer:

• Providing 1:1 housing support to young adults and care leavers
• Supporting residents to maintain tenancies and develop independent living skills
• Creating, reviewing and updating support plans
• Offering guidance around welfare benefits and housing benefits
• Signposting to relevant services and agencies
• Maintaining accurate records and case notes
• Working in line with safeguarding and organisational policies

What We'd Love To See From You:

• Previous experience providing housing support or similar support work
• Strong understanding of support planning and tenancy sustainment
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and housing-related support
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with young people
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

What’s on Offer for this Housing Support Officer role:

• Competitive pay rate of £18 per hour
• Daytime hours: 9am – 4pm
• Initial temporary role open for extension
• Opportunity to make a real difference to young people transitioning to independent living

If this Housing Support Officer role is of interest please apply or contact (url removed)