Floating Support & Housing Options Officer – Sutton, Greater London

Floating Support & Housing Options Officer

Encompass LATC Ltd

Sutton, Greater London

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Floating Support & Housing Options Officer

£34,416 per annum + PRP + Benefits

Sutton SM1

Closing Date: 26/03/2023

Encompass delivers a wide range of services including homelessness support and adult social care.

For this job role, you will be working with the Housing Advice, Information & Assessment Service and will be focusing on supporting the service user to resolve current homelessness and improve their wellbeing.

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In this job role you will:

  • Provide support, assistance & coaching to households who are homeless
  • Take a casework approach to meet the needs of service users assisting them to access relevant services
  • Motivate service users to take action to improve their life chances
  • Develop and review solution-focused and person-centred action and support plans

We are looking for someone who has:

  • A good understanding of Housing Options and relevant legislation
  • Significant experience of providing information, advice and guidance to members of the public in a complex environment
  • Experience of motivational interviewing or similar intervention techniques

What we offer:

  • Performance Related Pay (PRP) – up to 10% of salary
  • 6.5% employers' pension contribution
  • Flexible working from the office in Sutton and home
  • 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Regular wellbeing activities

All post holders must have the right to work in the UK, may be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service check and other relevant employment clearances. A copy of our policy on recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available on request.

Interviews

These may be held in person.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this job role.

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