Hostel and HMO Officer
Hostel and HMO Officer
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Job Description
Gradepa 1 x Year Fixed Term Contract/Secondment Opportunity (Part Time will be considered)
About Us:
The Hostels and HMO Team for London Borough of Havering Currently Consists of 3 Hostels a Mother and Baby Unit and HMO properties in the Havering Area
At the London Borough of Haverings Hostels and HMO Services we pride ourselves on being an innovative team with a commitment to the needs of homeless adults children and young people in the borough. With a firm focus on achieving positive outcomes and reducing risk of harm at all times we work closely with families to support positive changes where necessary. This is a unique and rewarding position where you can see firsthand improvements and changes with residents and assist them in making positive changes. In this role you will play a key part in the delivery of a highly effective growing service
About the Job
We are recruiting for a skilled and enthusiastic support worker to provide support to families living in Homeless Accommodation in the London Borough of Havering.
We are looking for applicants that can demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with both Adults and Children and have a good understanding of safeguarding.
The Hostels Service adopt a Trauma informed Approach when working with our residents and would welcome applications from candidates with an understanding of this model. Ideally applicants would have some knowledge of Housing and Homelessness matters including rent collection and the management of AntiSocial Behaviours
Applicants should be able to provide a high quality service to Hostel and HMO residents who are housed in temporary accommodation with at times complex needs.
You will support people to sustain their quality of life develop support plans and engage various support agencies.
You will provide advice for safeguarding health and wellbeing on a wide range of issues including housing welfare rights personal finance hoarding tenancy management mediation life skills and the promotion of personal independence.
Act as the principle point of contact for casework within Hostels and HMOs and residents to coordinate solutions for drug and alcohol domestic violence and mental health issues. Ensure the environment and conditions that residents experience is high quality and well maintained. Lead on safeguarding and vulnerabilities to ensure smooth transition into suitable accommodation.
Where relevant take action in line with license agreements manage nuisance and antisocial behaviour.
Key Aims and Objectives of the Job include:
- Able to deliver holistic support to residents
- Manage Changing Needs of residents and Hostel Service
- Provide a High Level of Communication
- Able to advocate for residents
- Maintain a variable and busy schedule
- Able to work closely with partnerships and stakeholders
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Successfully work in a multiagency setting
- Work closely as a Team with all colleagues
- Candidates will need to evidence experience and knowledge of working with Adults and Children
- It is imperative that you will have a good understanding of Safeguarding
Applicants must be able to work onsite MondayFriday 9am to 5pm. Hybrid Working is not offered. Applicants must be prepared to travel to sites within the London Borough of Havering therefore a car driver would be desirable
Please view Job Profilehere
Additional Information:
For an informal discussion about the post please contact: or
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 11th April 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed
Please attach your supporting statement explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.
We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
