We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of a Supported Lettings Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £20.31 - £26.37 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• To assess ex offenders for suitability to move into the private rented sector with support.
• To provide advice on all processes leading to acquiring a private rented sector tenancy and tenancy sustainment service for residents assessed and accepted for the councils accommodation for ex-offenders service requiring assistance.
• Provide tenancy sustainment support ensuring tenancies in the private rented sector are sustainable.
• To identify the welfare and support needs as well as considering any risks of ex offenders requiring private rented accommodation through visits and other contacts, reports from internal officers and collaborative working with other agencies including Probation and the Police .
• Assist applicants to explore other housing options where available such as, options for settled accommodation outside of London, Flat share schemes etc.

Requirements:

• The law governing homelessness and an understanding of current issues in housing.
• Awareness of issues and challenges facing ex offenders and solutions to resolve homelessness
  
• Experience of working with ex- offenders in housing need including those with varying support needs providing advice, assistance and support.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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