Housing Support Officer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Support Officer to join a supported housing provider in Leicester on a temporary basis.This role is ideal for a housing professional with experience within social housing and supported housing environments, who can effectively balance tenancy management responsibilities with resident support.Key Responsibilities of a Housing Support Officer:Managing a caseload of residents within supported housing schemes.Delivering tenancy sustainment support to help residents maintain successful tenancies and achieve greater independence.Conducting property inspections, health and safety checks, and estate visits.Carrying out tenancy sign-ups, reviews, and ongoing tenancy management activities.Providing occasional 1-to-1 support sessions with residents to assess needs, monitor progress, and encourage positive outcomes.Supporting individuals with medium-level support needs, including those affected by:Mental health issuesDrug and alcohol misuseHomelessness and housing instabilitySocial exclusion and complex needsIdentifying safeguarding concerns and making appropriate referrals where required.Working closely with support agencies, local authorities, healthcare professionals, and community organisations.Managing low-level anti-social behaviour cases and tenancy breaches in line with policy and procedure.Maintaining accurate records, support plans, risk assessments, and case notes.Essential Requirements:Previous experience working as a ..... full job details .....