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The job itself We have an exciting opportunity to join the Housing Services team in delivering front line services to the public, in particular advice and assistance in respect of homeless approaches, the role is based at County Hall in Beverley. The work is challenging and varied, the post holder will be responsible for taking the lead with requests for assistance made under the provisions of the homeless persons legislation and providing housing options advise and guidance. This will include working across internal departments and with multi agencies to fully assess the circumstances of applicants The successful applicant must have a sound knowledge of housing legislation and policy and have experience in Housing/homelessness. The successful candidate must hold a valid driving license and must have access to a vehicle as they will spend time out of the office. The role offers blended working opportunities with time based in the office, at home and out on site. For further information or an informal discussion please contact Hayley Freer IInterim Neighbourhood Housing Manager on (01482) 396134

Housing Management Officer (homelessness)

Target Housing is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives and empower people to achieve independence. 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! The Role You will be based in Hull and will deliver high quality support to individuals who have a learning disability and /or autism. The support will be provided in our accommodation, as well as in the community and other appropriate settings. You will have an allocated caseload and be responsible for completing risk assessments, support plans and other paperwork. You will play an instrumental part in empowering individuals to live more independently, co-ordinating support with other key agencies, attending multi-disciplinary meetings. The support will include but not be limited to, assisting with daily living skills including shopping, attending appointments, accessing community resources, health care and accessing and dealing with benefits to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment. The service is 7 days a week and will include some weekend work. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Deliver 1:1 support to clients in line with the goals set out in their support plan</li><li>Liaise with the others involved in an individual's care regarding progress towards set goals</li><li>Keep up to date, accurate and professional recordings of support delivery</li><li>Liaise with external agencies and professionals involved in clients support</li><li>Work flexibly as part of the staff rota to ensure safe staffing levels are met (five days out of seven)</li><li>Encourage and support service users to take part in activities</li><li>Encourage service users to contribute fully to their care and support plan</li><li>Support service users with personal administration, form filling and making benefit claims as necessary</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Qualifications / Requirements: <ul><li>A valid UK driving license and access to own roadworthy vehicle. Business insurance will be required.</li><li>Enhanced DBS check.</li><li>Right to work in the UK.</li><li>Experience working with mental health</li><li>An understanding of relevant legislation relating to vulnerable adults</li><li>Experience of working in partnership with Local Authorities and Health/Social Care professionals</li><li>NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care is preferred</li><li>Intermediate IT skills which must include Outlook, Word and Excel</li><li>Effective and clear written communication skills in report writing, risk assessments and form completion</li><li>Excellent time-management skills</li></ul>There are many great reasons to join our team! <ul><li>Great opportunities for career development</li><li>Mileage Compensation</li><li>Free Parking</li><li>Paid for Enhanced DBS check</li><li>A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted</li></ul>Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Our Ethos As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Diversity &amp; Inclusion Ambassadors who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. Get in touch If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with Amanda Fields, Head of Care. <a href="mailto:Amanda.fields@targethousing.org.uk" target="_blank">Amanda.fields@targethousing.org.uk</a> We look forward to speaking with you soon! Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible! Get the word out!

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