Support Officer

Support Officer
Sittingbourne
Mental Health Focused Housing Support
3 Months Temp to Perm
25 Hours Per Week
£17.09 LTD / £14.57 PAYE (inc hol)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team providing housing-related support to individuals with mental health needs in a supported accommodation setting.

THE ROLE

As a Support Officer, you will provide effective housing management and tailored support to customers, enabling them to achieve their goals and progress towards greater independence.

Develop and implement SMART support plans, regularly reviewing customer progress Assist with housing applications, benefits, and tenancy-related support Conduct risk assessments and create risk management plans Signpost customers to external services such as healthcare, legal support, and job centres Maximise income collection through rent and service charge management Engage with community services and attend local multi-agency meetings Facilitate customer involvement in service planning and improvement

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, supporting individuals with mental health needs in a supported housing or social care setting.

Knowledge of housing, homelessness, and social care legislation Experience in housing management or housing-related support Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach Ability to advocate effectively for customers and work collaboratively with stakeholders IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Outlook

THE CONTRACT

25 Hours Per Week (Flexible, but one day must be 9-5) 3-Month Contract – potential for temp to perm £17.09 per hour (LTD) / £14.57 per hour (PAYE, inc holiday)

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!

If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!