Housing Assistance Specialist

3 weeks ago


Elgin, Moray, United Kingdom Moray Council Full time

Job Overview

The Housing Assistance Specialist will engage with at-risk families to avert the threat of homelessness. This role primarily involves aiding families who are either maintaining their current housing or are in the process of securing new accommodations.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver home management and essential life skills training.
- Offer guidance and support in accessing community resources.
- Provide assistance with tenancy upkeep.
- Execute tasks and follow protocols as instructed by the Housing Support Officer or Housing Support Assistants.
- Maintain accurate records of interactions with clients, ensuring they are thorough and up-to-date for auditing purposes.

Candidate Profile

- Proven experience working with individuals facing multiple challenges.
- Background in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments.
- Possession of SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or a related qualification in Housing.
- Commitment to achieving mandatory SSSC Registration.
- Maintain SSSC registration through ongoing training and skill development.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong organizational, planning, and workload management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Capacity to establish trust with individuals at risk of homelessness and build positive relationships.
- Competence in multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Skill in maintaining precise records related to client interactions.
- Willingness to travel efficiently between various work sites to fulfill service requirements.
- Ability to connect with individuals facing diverse challenges.
- Non-judgmental approach.
- Conduct home visits to clients in various living situations.
- Flexibility to adapt to the service's needs and demands.
- Capability to work in both open-plan office settings and remote environments as necessary.
- Willingness to operate from different offices based on service requirements.



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