Supported Housing Officer

Supported Housing Officer (Part time) – £13.15 per hour – Lewisham, South East London

The Role

Do you have experience in social housing? Can you effectively support individuals facing complex mental health challenges, homelessness, or transitioning from care? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are an award-winning specialist housing charity based in Southeast London, looking to appoint a Supported Housing Officer to our growing team.

You’ll be providing essential support to individuals facing challenges such as mental health issues, homelessness, or leaving care. Your role will involve helping clients build independence, manage their homes, and access the support they need.

If you believe you have the skills and passion for this role, apply now.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of clients with diverse needs, offering tailored support plans and SMART goals.
• Conduct client inductions, risk assessments, and provide ongoing welfare and benefits advice.
• Maintain accurate client records using our database and prepare reports as necessary.
• Handle incident management and contribute to maintaining safe, welcoming living environments.
• Collaborate with staff and external agencies to ensure comprehensive support and effective service delivery.

The Organisation

Quo Vadis Trust is a celebrated Mental Health Charity providing supported housing in South East London. Recognised for our 'Outstanding Approach to Equality & Diversity', we are proud to be a 'Great Place To Work' and have been shortlisted in the ‘Housing with Care Awards’. Our mission is to support individuals with mental health needs in their recovery, promoting independence and community integration.

The Person

• Experience in social housing, mental health sectors, or similar supportive roles.
• Strong understanding of housing, welfare benefits, and health & safety regulations.
• Proficient in managing databases and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working under pressure.
• Empathetic, resilient, and committed to professional development.