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Floating Support Officer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited

Coventry

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

22 days ago

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An established charity is seeking a dedicated Floating Support Officer in Coventry to assist individuals transitioning out of homelessness. In this impactful role, you will manage a caseload, providing tailored support to help clients develop independent living skills. Your responsibilities will include assisting with budgeting, job applications, and housing bids, while also planning workshops to empower those in temporary accommodation. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, helping them overcome barriers such as mental health issues and domestic challenges. Join a compassionate team committed to fostering independence and positive change.

Proven experience in supported housing or as a Floating Support Officer.
Up-to-date knowledge of housing legislation is essential.

Manage a caseload of individuals to promote independent living.
Assist clients with finances, education, and housing applications.
Plan activities to provide guidance while living out of temporary accommodation.

Floating Support Officer experience

Knowledge of housing legislation

Flexibility in working hours

DBS clearance

Ability to assist with budgeting and finances

Job Title: Floating Support Officer - Homelessness

Job Type: Temporary to permanent

Location: Coventry

Industry: Social Care - Supported Housing

The organisation

In this Floating Support Officer opportunity in Coventry, you will join a charity whose purpose is to help others gain independence and follow a positive pathway out of homelessness.

Key responsibilities

Managing a caseload of 8-12 at one time - 1:1 support plans based on each individual to help promote independent living.
Assisting with finances, budgeting, cooking skills, laundry, applying for jobs, and getting back into education.
Along with independent living skills, you will help individuals with bidding for housing and setting up benefits.
Planning activities or workshops to provide information, advice, and guidance when living out of temporary accommodation.
Booking and attending appointments.
Helping them overcome barriers they may face externally - mental health, domestic violence, substance misuse, learning disabilities - encouraging them to engage with external agencies to seek help.
Keeping track of payments for housing, service charge, rent, etc.

Skills & experience

Proven track record of working in a Floating Support Officer role or supported housing before - up-to-date knowledge of housing legislation is required.
Willing to travel across the Coventry area - care driver is not essential but highly desired.
DBS on the update service - needs to be an enhanced child and adult cleared.
Flexible to work 5 days over 7 shift work.

If you would like more information, you can call the office on 0121 631 5930 and ask for Alisha.

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