Housing Officer - Fixed Term, Grimsby, 24hrs

Contract: 24hrs per week

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Key Responsibilities:    

Delivering a package of person-centred housing related care and support to  enable adults with a physical or learning disability to live in their own  homes as independently as possible. The care and support is tailored to each  individuals needs and includes advice, guidance and delivery of:    

* Maintaining and managing independent accommodation    

* Setting up and maintaining essential utilities    

* Accessing specialist advice or agencies    

* Maximising benefit entitlements    

* Money and debt management    

* Liaising with other professionals    

* Accessing training, voluntary work, education and employment  

* Developing independent living skills    

* Access to client involvement groups    

* Encouraging positive neighbour relationships and involvement in the local  community    

* Appropriate use of leisure time    

* Personal Care    

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The service is open to anyone over the age of 18 meeting the criteria and  living in North East Lincolnshire. The Service is registered with the Care  Quality Commission to deliver Personal Care. Shifts vary and may include evening  and weekend work.    

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Essential Requirements:    

* An understanding of Person Centred approaches to care and support    

* An understanding of Risk Management    

* The ability to engage with a complex and challenging Service User  group    

* The ability to communicate at all levels    

* Experience of supporting vulnerable adults within their own homes    

* Work positively with new demands and changes    

* The ability to treat people with dignity and respect    

* Compassion and empathy    

* The ability to work within a team and on your own initiative    

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Desirable Requirements:    

Willing to work towards a recognised housing/care/support qualification.    

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If you are passionate about working within a supported accommodation  setting and have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear  from you.