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Supported Housing Officer Circa £25,373 per annum depending on skills and experience 37 hours per week 7% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays ABOUT LAUNCHPAD Based in central Reading, Launchpad provides vital information and support for vulnerable individuals, couples and families in Reading who do not have a stable place to live or are at risk of losing their home. Founded as a soup kitchen in 1979 by students at the University of Reading, the charity now provides a holistic service that works in three ways - we prevent homelessness, provide homes and rebuild lives. THE ROLE Launchpad provides supported housing for six to twelve months. During this time your client works through a personalized support plan so you will need an innovative and dynamic approach to support and a passion for positive outcomes. As a Supported Housing Officer you will work with clients with complex needs with a view to assisting them to gain independent living skills that enable them to sustain a tenancy and move forward with their lives. You will manage a case load of clients taking a person-centred approach, supporting them to work towards independence, whilst you also work collaboratively with partner agencies to reach positive outcomes. You will also provide resettlement support for your case load when clients move on into independent living. We are looking for a candidate who is: <ul><li>Professional, approachable, confident and empathetic whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries</li><li>Able to manage own caseload of clients and produce support plans and risk assessments</li><li>Resilient to deal with challenging people and maintain motivation levels</li><li>Experienced in working with vulnerable people </li><li>Experience in support and housing (desirable)</li><li>Knowledgeable about basic IT software (Word, Excel and Outlook)</li></ul>Please follow the link to apply: Supported Housing Officer The closing date for applications is Friday 20th June. Interviews will be taking place after the closing date. Whilst appointments will always be made on the merits of the application and performance in the selection process, Launchpad is committed to achieving greater diversity, inclusion and equity in our workforce - and actively encourages and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, beliefs or disability. If you require any adjustments to the application, recruitment or selection procedure, please contact our HR team.

Supported Housing Officer

Housing Support Officer Have you got the passion and resilience to support and empower Transform clients to develop their independence and daily living skills? Housing management activities form part of this role, along with supporting clients daily, to empower them to resolve their problems to reach positive outcomes. If you have relevant experience of working with vulnerable people or have transferable skills, we would like to hear from you. If you'd like to work for us but have no previous experience? That's fine, as training will be provided. Salary - £26,750 per annum + benefits Location - Farnham Full time - 37 hours per week It is essential that you have a full valid driving licence and use of your own car for business purposes. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. About you You will be reflecting Transform's values in everything you do, as part of our team you will act as a keyworker to named clients, and support clients to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible, whilst ensuring they are safe and able to manage risks appropriately. A little more about your core tasks as a Housing &amp; Support Officer: <ul><li>Ability to develop non-judgmental professional relationships with clients </li><li>The ability to manage your own time, delivering outcomes, meeting deadlines</li><li>Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook and the Internet) </li></ul>Tick most of the boxes but not all? The best candidate rarely does. So, if you are excited by the role and can do most of what we are looking for, go ahead and apply; you could be exactly who we need. For an informal discussion about the role please email Holly at <a href="mailto:hwright@transfromhousing.org.uk" target="_blank">hwright@transfromhousing.org.uk</a> to arrange a call to discuss the post further or apply directly. About Transform Housing &amp; Support We believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton. Why work at Transform Transform is a place where all colleagues are valued. We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible. Our benefits are great too and include: <ul><li>28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) </li><li>An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day </li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme </li><li>Training and development opportunities </li><li>Interest-free staff loans </li><li>Flexible working options </li><li>The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year </li><li>Life assurance cover </li></ul>Other things you need to know At Transform we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive, so we want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares our values. If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let us know. We will be happy to help. We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.

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