Homeless Support Worker - Fixed Term until Oct 2023

Job Description

We arePlaces for People, we provide outstanding supported housing, retirement living and tenancy sustainment services toa variety ofcustomers.We want you to jointhe Places for People Groupand the 11,000 other colleagues on our journey; colleagues who have helped to build, manage, maintain places that people are proud to call home and stay active in. How do we do all this We surround ourselveswithsupportivepeople, caringpeople and forward thinkingpeople. Our people live and breathe our SPIRIT values; we are the place for spirited people.More about your roleWe are looking for a Customer Support Coordinator to join our team in Bristolto work across ourSingle Persons Homeless Project. Working across two sites you will support with the continued, safe provision of accommodation for the vulnerable customers inthe schemes.You will be working closely with our customers to develop and deliver and co-ordinate housing and intensive housing management services to vulnerable people living in temporary dispersed accommodation across the area.The role will involve working with customers, Group employees and outside agencies and professionals to deliver a holistic support service that is of the highest standard. You will play a key role in signing up new customers to the service and in providingadvice and guidance with the welfare/benefit system. You will be responsible for the maintenance of the scheme including carrying out risk assessments and other health and safety monitoring as well as working closely with the housing management team regardingrepairs, voids and maintenance.Please note that this is a fixed term role expected to last until October 2023 initially. This post is subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and all offers of employment are subject to the receipt ofsatisfactory references.For moreinformationplease download our job profile available on our website.More about youHere at Places for People we are looking for someone who is asspirited as we are about delivering a first class customer experience; this is an emotive working environmentso we need ourteam members to be positive and supportivewith a solution focusedapproach.You should have a good knowledge of housing management best practice, the letting procedures and tenancy compliance. It is imperative that you have previous experience supporting a vulnerable client group.Ideally you will be a confident I.T. user who is a confident communicator that can influence in a positive manner when required.The benefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for.Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.We know that theres always more we can do to make you smile, thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:

• 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension with matched contributions
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

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