Homeless Officer (Health Inequalities)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
14/07/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 01/08/2021 23:59
Salary:
Grade 5 (SCP 17-22) £24,491 - £27,041
Employment Location:
Agile working
Post Number:
50091524, 50091525
Further Information
18 Months Fixed Term
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for 2 Homeless Officers (Health Inequalities) who will work within the Council’s Housing Options Team to assist in preventing homelessness and enabling clients to sustain tenancies through engagement with health and support services.
The focus of the role is to improve the health and well-being of homeless clients by creating partnerships and working with clients to engage or re-engage with health services. The role will identify any barriers to accessing services for homeless clients and help create a clear pathway.
The post will assist the Homeless Reduction Officers to meet actions identified on a clients Housing Needs Assessment and Personalised Housing Plan around health.
The successful applicant should have a background in working with hard to reach, vulnerable groups and be able to adapt their approach when engaging clients to ensure they are supported and empowered to move towards independent living.
Applicants will have:
Applicants should possess a minimum Level 3 NVQ qualification in a related subject (i.e. Housing, Healthcare, Support, Coaching) or equivalent experience of working within those areas. You should possess a supportive, patient, but determined nature and have a passion for supporting vulnerable people to enhance their lives within independent living.
You should have a knowledge and understanding of the challenges vulnerable homeless clients face and the ability to identify any health or safeguarding needs.
You should also have a good track record of creating pathways and building partnerships with both internal and external organisations.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For an informal discussion please contact Leanne Riddell, Housing Options Manager leanne.riddell@sunderland.gov.uk
Application forms must be received by 1 August 2021.
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Operational HR Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
Please be advised if you have not heard from us in six weeks after the closing date please assume you have not been shortlisted
Please note
This job is closed for applications.