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Housing Support Officer - Internal Only

Vacancy Details


Summary
Vacancy Group: Full Time Temporary
Category: Housing
Closing Date: 05/01/2025
Date Posted: 20/12/2024
Reference: 08655

Description

G08 £33,366 - £36,124 per annum
Temporary until 31/08/2025
Internal Only
Based within the Housing Support and Sustainment Team at Ruthin Road, and working across Wrexham County Borough, the post delivers housing-related support in line with the Welsh Government’s Housing Support Grant Programme in order to help vulnerable tenants to develop or maintain the skills and confidence needed to sustain independent living and prevent homelessness. The post involves assessing eligibility and need for support; developing and agreeing support plans with tenants, delivering individually tailored support in accordance with agreed plans; and regularly reviewing and updating support plans with the tenant, including exit plans for tenants who are ready to move on from the service. 
Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential, together with at least two years’ experience of working in housing, social services or a similar client-based field including experience of working with vulnerable people; and a basic knowledge of Housing and / or Social Care legislation.  An understanding of mental health, social services and other support agencies within the public and voluntary sector is also desirable.
An Enhanced DBS is required for this position.
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

 

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Contacts
Contact 1
Contact Name: Shirley Jones
Telephone: 01978 298823
Email Address: shirley.jones@wrexham.gov.uk

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