Housing Options Support Worker

1 week ago


Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, United Kingdom Encompass LATC Ltd Full time
Encompass delivers a wide range of services including homelessness support and adult social care.


For this job role, you will be responsible for contacting and visiting service users who are housed in emergency accommodation to support with finding alternative accommodation in the private rented sector.


This role is fixed term until 31 March 2025 with the option for extension based on performance

In this job role you will:

  • Carry out interventions & assessment to identify service user needs
  • Provide advice & information in areas such as housing options, welfare benefits etc.
  • Assist the service user to access statutory and nonstatutory services
  • Advise on how best to secure and maintain accommodation
  • Accompany service users to relevant appointments e.g. property viewings when necessary
  • Deliver on outcome based targets

We are looking for someone who has:

  • A good working knowledge of housing legislation, benefit entitlement and welfare reform
  • Significant experience of providing information, advice & guidance to members of the public in a complex environment
  • Experience of motivational interviewing or similar techniques
  • A demonstrable customerfocused attitude
  • The ability to communicate effectively

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

Additional information:

Interviews:

Interviews may be held in person
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