Homelessness Support Officer

Location: Maidstone
Contract: Temporary, 3 months
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £20 per hour, plus holiday
Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client in their search for a temporary Homelessness Support Officer. Please note this role will require an enhanced DBS check due to the need to work closely with vulnerable adults. You will also require a valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of clients, delivering effective support, needs assessments, and support plans
• Provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable individuals with complex needs
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver multi-agency interventions
• Support individuals to access services such as housing, healthcare, education, and employment
• Carry out risk assessments and develop staying safe plans
• Help prevent and reduce rough sleeping and homelessness across the borough
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service performance targets
• Participate in out-of-hours work, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rota

Requirements:

• Recent, relevant experience working in a housing or homelessness-focused role
• High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and caseloads
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
• Collaborative, proactive, and empathetic approach

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.

At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.