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Supported Housing Officer

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Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Camden Town, Greater London, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£19.3 - £19.3 Hourly
Contract/Project
Central Recruitment is working with a respected organisation that provides high-quality housing and support services to some of London’s most vulnerable individuals.

Our client is currently recruiting for a Supported Housing Officer to work at an all-male hostel in the Camden area. The service provides temporary accommodation and support for single homeless men with a broad range of support needs, including substance misuse, mental ill-health and those under MAPPA.

* 35 hours per week

* Monday - Sunday on a rota basis with the requirement to work 1 weekend a month

* 09:00 - 16:00 and 12:00 - 20:00

* Temporary: approx. 6 months with the possibility of transferring to permanent

* £19.29 per hour (£16.84 per hour, with £2.45 holiday pay)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Manage a caseload of 8-9 clients and deliver regular key work sessions

* Complete risk/needs assessments and support plans

* Assess referrals in line with policies and procedures

* Provide a welcoming and efficient reception service

* Maintain building security and conduct regular house rounds

* Arrange lettings and explain occupancy agreements to new residents

* Ensure rooms are clean and ready prior to new lettings

* Support residents to maximise outcomes and sustain accommodation

* Refer residents to appropriate internal and external services

* Provide welfare rights advice and liaise with the benefits agency and local authority

* Assess and support residents with resettlement plans

* Manage arrears and occupancy breaches in line with procedures

* Report maintenance issues and arrange emergency repairs

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

* Experience supporting clients facing homelessness, mental health, substance use and MAPPA

* Experience managing a caseload and completing risk/needs assessments

* Experience handling complex situations involving vulnerable adults

* Ability to liaise effectively with external agencies and service providers

* Experience delivering housing-related support to vulnerable clients

* IT skills including data entry, databases and Microsoft Outlook

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Current valid right to work in the UK

* Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position

Reference: 225306186

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Supported Housing Officer

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library

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Camden Town, Greater London, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£19.3 - £19.3 Hourly
Contract/Project
Central Recruitment is working with a respected organisation that provides high-quality housing and support services to some of London’s most vulnerable individuals.

Our client is currently recruiting for a Supported Housing Officer to work at an all-male hostel in the Camden area. The service provides temporary accommodation and support for single homeless men with a broad range of support needs, including substance misuse, mental ill-health and those under MAPPA.

* 35 hours per week

* Monday - Sunday on a rota basis with the requirement to work 1 weekend a month

* 09:00 - 16:00 and 12:00 - 20:00

* Temporary: approx. 6 months with the possibility of transferring to permanent

* £19.29 per hour (£16.84 per hour, with £2.45 holiday pay)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Manage a caseload of 8-9 clients and deliver regular key work sessions

* Complete risk/needs assessments and support plans

* Assess referrals in line with policies and procedures

* Provide a welcoming and efficient reception service

* Maintain building security and conduct regular house rounds

* Arrange lettings and explain occupancy agreements to new residents

* Ensure rooms are clean and ready prior to new lettings

* Support residents to maximise outcomes and sustain accommodation

* Refer residents to appropriate internal and external services

* Provide welfare rights advice and liaise with the benefits agency and local authority

* Assess and support residents with resettlement plans

* Manage arrears and occupancy breaches in line with procedures

* Report maintenance issues and arrange emergency repairs

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

* Experience supporting clients facing homelessness, mental health, substance use and MAPPA

* Experience managing a caseload and completing risk/needs assessments

* Experience handling complex situations involving vulnerable adults

* Ability to liaise effectively with external agencies and service providers

* Experience delivering housing-related support to vulnerable clients

* IT skills including data entry, databases and Microsoft Outlook

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Current valid right to work in the UK

* Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position
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Reference: 225306186

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