Floating Support Officer

Morgan Hunt Recruitment

Posted 7 hours ago, valid for a day

Coventry, West Midlands CV6 3BF, England

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The Floating Support Officer position in Coventry is a temporary to permanent role within the social care sector, specifically focused on supported housing for the homeless.
Candidates should have a proven track record in a similar role, with up-to-date knowledge of housing legislation, and ideally possess 1-2 years of relevant experience.
The role involves managing a caseload of 8-12 individuals, providing support in areas such as budgeting, cooking, job applications, and overcoming barriers related to mental health and substance misuse.
Flexibility to work five days over a seven-day shift pattern is required, and while a driving license is preferred, it is not essential.
The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the important work of helping individuals gain independence from homelessness.

Job Title: Floating Support Officer - HomelessnessJob Type: Temporary to permanentLocation: CoventryIndustry: Social Care - Supported HousingThe organisationIn this Floating Support Officer opportunity in Coventry, you will join a charity who's purpose is to help other gain independence and follow a positive pathway out of homelessness.Key responsibilitiesIn this Floating Support Officer job, your responsibilities will include:

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 / 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 an 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 on the role you can all the office on and ask for Alisha. To apply for the position of Floating Support Officer please apply within.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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