Tenancy Sustainment Worker
- Posted 01 August 2024
- Salary £23,175 per annum
- LocationWest Midlands
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Social Housing Recruitment
- ReferencePROF_46499
- Contact NameGrace Lane
Job description
We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Tenancy Sustainment Worker on a permanent contract.
The position is due to start immediately and the permanent salary is £23,175 per annum.
The ideal candidate will have an Enhanced DBS certificate dated within the last three years, drive and have access to their own vehicle.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Working in an accommodation hostel-based setting supporting customers with either low to medium needs or complex needs (depending on previous experience)
Carrying out support plans, regularly developing these and monitoring progression
Supporting customers to learn skills to enhance independent living
Completing property checks on a regular basis
Attending appointments alongside customers if required
Signposting customers to additional support organisations and liaising with providers to find the best support path possible
Experience required:
Experience of creating support plans for vulnerable customers with complex needs
Previous experience working within a Social Housing environment
Experience providing practical support, guidance and advice on tenancy sustainment
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
Able to work autonomously and deal with challenging situations
Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing and teancy management
Maintaining an up to date knowledge of Housing legislation
Working hours:
37.00 hours per week
Monday – Friday on a shift rota basis working between 8:00AM – 4:00PM or 12:00PM – 8:00PM
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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