Welfare officer Work, Jobs in Durham, Dur (with Salaries)

Support Officer
Homeless Action —Sunderland
- £16.28 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- IT
- In-person
Quick apply
5d
Assistant Student Support Officer
Durham University —Durham
- £27,319 - £30,378 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Access
- English
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
MOSOVO Violent and Sexual Suppression Officer
Northumbria Police —North Tyneside
- £26,210 - £28,521 a year
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Work from home
- Employee discount
Resident Welfare Officer
Mears Group —Redcar
- Up to £29,856.80 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Contracts Officer
North Tyneside Council —North Tyneside
- £39,152 - £42,839 a year
- Full-time
Safeguarding & Welfare Officer
Middlesbrough College —Middlesbrough
- £25,115 - £29,709 a year
- Call to connect
- English
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Active Libraries Engagement Officer
South Tyneside Council —South Tyneside
- £28,598 a year
- Full-time
11d
Police Staff Investigator (PIP2) - Statutory Review Team
Northumbria Police —Gateshead
- £26,689 - £41,028 a year
- Call to connect
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Employee discount
12d
Veteran Liaison Support Officer (VLSO) Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear
Walking With The Wounded —Sunderland
- £30,720 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Project Support Officer
North Tyneside Council —North Tyneside
- £26,253 - £27,254 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Contracts
- IT
4d
Programme Support Adviser
Reed In Partnership —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £26,300 a year
- Part-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- IT
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Animal Compliance & Enforcement Officer
Animal and Plant Health Agency —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £34,765 - £37,080 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Recruitment Officer
Middlesbrough College —Middlesbrough
- £25,776 - £30,390 a year
- Call to connect
- English
- Continuous improvement
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Procurement Officer
Northumbria Police —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £27,204 - £41,028 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Work from home
- Employee discount
Public Insight Analyst
Northumbria Police —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £36,066 - £41,028 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Work from home
- Employee discount
Care Experienced Student Support Officer
Middlesbrough College —Middlesbrough
- £29,267.94 - £31,194.00 a year
- Call to connect
- English
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Safeguarding Support Officer
Middlesbrough College —Middlesbrough
- £23,856 - £25,451 a year
- English
- Organisational skills
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Assessment Delivery Officer
UK MANAGEMENT COLLEGE —Sunderland
- £25,397 - £25,398 a year
- Monday to Friday
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Classroom experience
Quick apply
Behaviour Support Officer (Term Time Only) (St Wilfrid's RC College)
South Tyneside Council —South Tyneside
- £33,699 a year
- Full-time
- School
11d
Development Delivery Officer
North Tyneside Council —North Tyneside
- Full-time
- Communication skills
3d

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Support Officer

Homeless Action -
Sunderland

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£16.28 an hour
5 days ago

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Social work
Cooking
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Purpose

To provide practical and emotional support to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, helping them to access housing, maintain tenancies, and develop the skills needed for independent living.

Key Responsibilities

Client Support

Deliver person-centred support to service users with complex needs, including mental health, substance misuse, and social isolation.
Develop and implement individual support plans tailored to client goals.
Carry out regular one-to-one key work sessions to monitor progress.
Support clients in building life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and maintaining a home.

Housing Support

Assist clients in accessing appropriate permanent accommodation.
Support tenancy sustainment and prevent eviction.
Liaise with landlords, housing providers, and local authorities.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies.
Promote health and wellbeing, including access to healthcare services.
Support clients in accessing external services (e.g., benefits, counselling, addiction support).

Case Management

Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records and documentation.
Complete risk assessments and ensure support plans are regularly reviewed.
Monitor outcomes and contribute to reporting requirements.

Partnership Working

Build positive relationships with external agencies and stakeholders.
Attend multi-agency meetings and case reviews.
Advocate on behalf of service users where necessary.

General Duties

Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
Participate in team meetings, training, and supervision.
Contribute to the overall development of services.
Adhere to the on-call rota system.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Experience working with vulnerable individuals, ideally within homelessness or social care.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage a caseload and work independently.
Understanding of issues affecting homeless populations (e.g., trauma, addiction, benefits system).
Good IT and record-keeping skills.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Driving licence required or working towards.

Desirable Criteria

Relevant qualification (e.g., Health & Social Care, Housing, Social Work).
Knowledge of local services in Sunderland or the North East.
Experience in tenancy support or housing advice.

Key Skills & Competencies

Empathy and compassion
Problem-solving and resilience
Organisation and time management
Ability to handle challenging situations calmly
Team collaboration

Working Conditions

May involve shift work, evenings, or weekends and bank holidays.
Work across multiple sites or in the community.
Lone working may be required.

Safeguarding Statement

This role involves working with vulnerable adults and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals.

Pay: £16.28 per hour

Work Location: In person

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welfare officer jobs in durham, dur

Support Officer

Assistant Student Support Officer

MOSOVO Violent and Sexual Suppression Officer

Resident Welfare Officer

Contracts Officer

Safeguarding & Welfare Officer

Active Libraries Engagement Officer

Police Staff Investigator (PIP2) - Statutory Review Team

Veteran Liaison Support Officer (VLSO) Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear

Project Support Officer

Programme Support Adviser

Animal Compliance & Enforcement Officer

Recruitment Officer

Procurement Officer

Public Insight Analyst

Care Experienced Student Support Officer

Safeguarding Support Officer

Assessment Delivery Officer

Behaviour Support Officer (Term Time Only) (St Wilfrid's RC College)

Development Delivery Officer

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