Our client, a Social Housing provider based in Oxfordshire, is currently recruiting for a Specialist Coach on a temporary 12 week to permanent contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis with the offering to work on a hybrid model. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in supported housing, have a full driving license with access to their own vehicle and hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Working closely with a small group of young people (ages 16-25 years) living across Oxfordshire and surrounding areas

• Provide tenancy sustainment advice to service users to ensure rent is up to date

• Provide one to one support to vulnerable service users including those who may have previous substance abuse issues, care leavers, mental health issues and complex needs

• Advising service users on their entitlement to welfare benefit entitlements and providing support with applications

• Provide support and guidance with education and employment opportunities

• Ensuring the safeguarding and health and safety of service users is of high importance at all times

• Working with partners and other departments across the agency to ensure properties are ready for re-letting and signposting issues to relevant teams (e.g repairs or voids team)

• Liaising with a specialist mother and baby coach when necessary to ensure the relevant support is provided to service users as required

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Previous experience working in supported living is essential for this role

• Full driving license and access to own vehicle

• Enhanced DBS certificate

Rewards and Benefits:

• Flexible working hours

• Hybrid working (one day per week from home)

Working hours:

• 39 hours per week

• Monday- Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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