Housing for Women is a registered charity and independent housing association.
We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting affordable homes for women and gender-specific support services.
Since 1934, we have been working to build a more equal society for women, a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, where violence against women is no longer tolerated.
Housing Support Officer (Ex-Offenders and Substance Misuse)
Role Purpose
To improve the lives of ex-offenders and individuals with substance misuse issues by delivering a high-quality, direct support service to individuals or groups, helping them transition to permanent housing.
Working week
Monday to Friday, with some weekend work (37.5 hours).
To provide housing related support to vulnerable individuals together with providing housing and property management with the aim of achieving a successful move-on and other measurable outcomes including supporting service users to achieve independence.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver an effective support and safety plan with the service user referring to specialist agencies as required.
Engage with actual and potential referral agencies including local authority central access point/gateway services, statutory and voluntary sector agencies in order to generate referrals for the service as required.
To provide housing related support to vulnerable individuals together with providing housing and property management with the aim of achieving a successful move-on and other measurable outcomes including supporting service users to achieve independence.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver an effective support and safety plan with the service user referring to specialist agencies as required.
Engage with actual and potential referral agencies including local authority central access point/gateway services, statutory and voluntary sector agencies in order to generate referrals for the service as required.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 1-2 months.
The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis, covering early (8AM - 4PM) and late (1PM - 9PM) shifts.
Role Overview: As a Housing Support Coach for young people (ages 16-25), you will work directly with young people, offering tailored support that empowers them to achieve independence and stability.
About Us: We are Connect Housing, a well-established housing association committed to providing quality homes and outstanding services to our tenants and residents, and creating opportunities to help people enjoy happy, healthy lives.
At our young people's accommodation, we aim to create a safe and supportive environment that empowers young people to develop life skills, regain stability, and transition to independent living.
Housing for Women is a registered charity and independent housing association.
We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting affordable homes for women and gender-specific support services.
Since 1934, we have been working to build a more equal society for women, a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, where violence against women is no longer tolerated.