Job Overview
We are seeking to appoint a Supported Housing Worker with experience of working in HMO settings to join our Birmingham team.
You will have extensive experience of working with people who have become homeless and have diverse needs including substance misuse, mental health and previous involvement with the Criminal Justice System.
You will be skilled in housing management keywork engagement, behavioural change interventions and raising risk/support plans. You will also attend weekly support sessions at the residents dwellings.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collect and monitor the payment of service charges/personal contributions made by residents.
- Monitor any non-payment of service charges by residents and take relevant action when in arrears to ensure they are collected within agreed deadlines.
- Conduct room check to ensure residents are keeping their dwelling in a clean and tidy condition.
- Ensure the property is maintained in a secure condition, conducting regular checks on the property, and undertaking and securing outside doors.
- Oversee the administration and maintenance of tenancy agreements providing information and advice on occupancy issues as they arise.
- Monitor occupancy rates and report any voids as well as aiding in filling said voids.
- Ensure residents understand and comply with their tenancy agreement, their rights, and obligations.
- Ensure all breaches of their tenancy agreement are investigated and appropriate action taken.
- Record compliance failures in cases where an eviction notice is proposed against an occupant.
- Provide reports on tenancy compliance to the relevant staff member in cases where an eviction notice is proposed against an occupant.
- Support occupants in line with their personal care and support plans.
Job Type: part time
Pay: £13 per hour.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Working with Homelessness: 1 years (required)
- Homelessness & addiction: 1 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: On the road
