Housing Sustainability Officer - Reed : Job Details

Housing Sustainability Officer

• Location: Sheffield
• Job Type: Full-time, Temp
• Salary: £16.65 per hour via PAYE

Our client is seeking a Housing Sustainability Officer, a position is crucial for supporting individuals at risk of homelessness and tenancy failure, ensuring they receive the necessary support to maintain stable housing. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic, customer-focused, and committed to delivering an excellent and effective service. If you are a great communicator who can build strong relationships and work collaboratively to achieve shared goals, apply today to make a significant impact in the lives of those at risk of homelessness.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assessment: Conduct strength-based assessments and co-produce Personal Housing Plans with clients, focusing on their strengths and needs.
• Support: Manage a caseload, create SMART action plans, and provide tailored support to help clients function independently. This includes home visits, hospital visits, and supporting clients in attending appointments.
• Partnership Working: Collaborate with internal and external agencies, lead multi-agency meetings, and ensure comprehensive handovers of risk to other professionals.
• Social Inclusion: Use coaching and motivational interviewing techniques to promote recovery, independence, and community involvement.
• Health and Safety: Adhere to Council health and safety guidelines and complete lone working risk assessments.
• Information Management: Maintain accurate records and client contact logs while ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Teamwork and Personal Development: Share skills, support colleagues, and commit to personal development. Provide cover across teams during high workload or sickness and work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience supporting people with enduring and complex needs, including those related to mental/physical health and substance misuse.
• Strong understanding of housing, social care, health, and criminal justice systems.
• Proven ability in developing partnerships with various services.
• Knowledge of confidentiality, safeguarding, and needs assessments.
• Effective team collaboration skills and strong verbal communication.
• High literacy, numeracy, and comprehension skills.
• Confidence in using IT systems and ability to work flexibly and creatively to solve problems.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and the ability to remain analytical and calm in crisis situations.

Benefits:

• Supportive and dedicated team environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• City-wide travel for client support.

To apply for the Housing Sustainability Officer position, please submit your CV by clicking Apply Now.