Are you a pro-active, motivated and confident individual who is seeking a challenging, yet rewarding role?Please note this is a 15 month fixed term secondment opportunity, Monday to Friday role during normal office hours. This is a part time post (18.5hrs per week)What you’ll do on a typical day:You will be an Independent Living Officer, working within our Supported Housing Schemes. Our Supported Housing Schemes are for people aged between 18 and 60 with enduring mental health needs. Your duties will duties include;
Carry out Assessment Interviews, identifying support needs and ensuring all incoming tenants can live independently.
Ensure tenants remain safe in their home and are referred to services to safeguard and support them where necessary.
Complete and review risk and support management plans and weekly support sessions with tenants.
Liaise with tenants, their families and other internal and external partner organisations as appropriate
Report and monitor on site repairs
Liaise with contractors to oversee any building works, electrical upgrades and planned improvements.
Liaise with other council departments such as Housing Advice, Allocations, Repairs and VOIDS teams.
Undertake health and safety tasks such as smoke and fire alarm, emergency pull cord and Tunstall unit checks.
Complete day to day administrative tasks, responding to correspondence, emails and phone calls as required
Maintain records and record tenant contact appropriately.
Work alongside other Independent Living officers across the service supporting with the day to day scheme management
What you need to succeed in this role:At a minimum, you will be able to demonstrate:
Previous experience in housing, community care, working with elderly clients
Some experience of housing management
Experience of working with vulnerable people
Experience of working with those living with poor mental health
The ability to effectively manage your time and diary
The ability to manage risk effectively through risk management plans
An ability to demonstrate sound judgment in a wide range of situations
A proactive, practical, flexible approach
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Confidence in dealing with people at all levels
Conscientious attitude and attention to detail
A good standard of numeracy and literacy
Strong administration and IT skills
An ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
The ability to think on your feet and stay calm in a crisis
You are required to have your own transport.An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post please phone Laura Mackie, Specialist & Team Leader Independent Living Services on 07855110636.
