Your new company
A charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for!
Your new role
As a Supported Housing Worker, you are required to work with the clients to maintain units of accommodation to a high standard of health and safety and work closely with them to establish effective management of personal finances, for example, supporting the client to complete benefit claims and budgeting. The Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records of all client interactions and, where necessary, working with the rest of the team to produce reporting for partners and funders.
Responsibilities include:
- Complete needs assessment/risk assessment for clients leading to the delivery of key elements of support plans which meet individual clients' needs and self-selected aspirations.
- To provide a comprehensive and focussed housing management service for residents in Julian House Exeter Supported Housing Service.
- Ensure that organisational administrative systems, including Petty Cash and rent/service charge collection are accurately maintained
- To liaise with landlords, brokering positive tenant landlord relationships.
What you'll need to succeed
- A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel to work.
- Skills for supporting clients to develop money management capability
- Working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviour
- Understanding of Benefits and Housing Benefits system
What you'll get in return
- Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
- Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years
- Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
- 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment. Plus bank holidays
- 30% staff discount at charity shops
- 20% staff discount bike workshops
- A generous and competitive pension scheme
- Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
- 6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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