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Project Worker (Rough Sleeper Accommodation)

Location: Stockport

Salary: £29,303 per annum

The Vacancy

Fixed term Contract until 31st March 2025

Full time (37 hours per week)

Closing date: 17th March 2024

Interview date: 21st March 2024

This role will be known internally as Rough Sleeper Accommodation Project Worker

We are a values driven organisation committed to achieving our mission of One team, transforming lives.

At Stockport Homes Group, we believe in the extraordinary power of compassion. Our Housing Support Team are committed to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in our community and assisting them to secure and sustain a tenancy with us.

Our mission is to create a nurturing, empathetic environment, providing our customers with the support they need to flourish.

We currently have a vacancy within the Housing Support Team for a Housing Support Officer taking the lead on supporting individuals affected by rough sleeping to secure & sustain a tenancy with Stockport Homes.

What you will be responsible for:

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Providing intensive housing management & person-centred support to individuals affected by entrenched rough sleeping

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Support entrenched rough sleepers to address issues attributing to homelessness & sustain tenancies

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Conducting regular tenancy visits, reviewing support plans & completing risk assessments

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Working closely alongside the Team Leaders, you will be responsible for developing the overall service and championing excellence in safeguarding practices

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We are looking for someone who is / has:

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A compassionate and empathetic nature that drives you to make a difference in the lives of others.

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Excellent communication and listening skills and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships.

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Patience and resilience in the face of challenging circumstances.

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A valid drivers licence and access to your own vehicle.

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Experience working with vulnerable individuals who may have substance or alcohol misuse, mental health issues or physical health problems. Many of the people youll support may have lost tenancies because of anti-social behaviour or rent arrears.

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Robust IT skills and experience of Microsoft packages, in order to effectively manage caseloads

Youll have 1- or 2-years experience in this field and are looking to step into a role that will be a launchpad for advancing your career. You may have previously worked as a Homelessness Outreach Worker, a Housing Support Officer or a Substance Misuse Worker.

We strongly recommend an early application as we will be interviewing throughout the duration of the role being open and reserve the right to close the role early if we successfully appoint