Housing and Welfare Rights Officer

1 week ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Full time

The North Manchester Early Intervention for Psychosis Team is delighted to be able to offer a full-time permanent post for a housing and welfare rights officer.The Manchester Early Intervention for Psychosis Service is divided into three teams covering the city: north, central and south. This post will be based in the NORTH team - Central Park, however you will be expected to cover part of the central teamas part of the role.You will work alongside a team of passionate and experienced colleagues and will be supported by the Clinical Team Manager and Senior Practitioner.This post is a full time position (37.5 hours per week). The Team is currently operational Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm but flexible working can be discussed.Main duties of the jobThe role will include supporting and promoting service users to:Access income and benefitsSecure housing and support in the transition into new tenancies and housingTo live more independently and maximise success of independent livingAttendance at groups run by the service to support service users and carers with information and advice.About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.Job responsibilitiesSee attached detailed job description and person specification:27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearsCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeBlue Light Card DiscountsPerson SpecificationEducationEducated to degree level or demonstratable experienceEvidence of continuous professional developmentEducational qualifications relating to social welfare legislation - including debt, benefits, housing and homelessnessExperienceExperience of delivering advice interventions relating to welfare benefits, housing and debtExperience of working with people with mental health issuesExperience of working within mental health services as part of an MDTKnowledgeKnowledge of key area of social welfare law, e.g welfare benefits, debt, housingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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