Supported Accommodation Officer

Supported Accommodation Officer
Job Category: Housing
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Sheffield

Green Bridge Community Housing (GBCH) are currently looking for a number of Supported Accommodation Officers (SAO) to join our rapidly growing organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for patient, reliable, and empathetic individuals who can inspire people to make positive changes to their lives and realise their full potential.

Our roles will suit graduates , those with qualifications in Health & Social Care , or individuals with lived experience , particularly care leavers , who want to use their understanding of support systems to make a lasting difference in vulnerable adults' lives.

We especially welcome applications from care leavers and others with direct experience of the care system . Your insight and resilience are valuable assets in this role, offering unique advantages when supporting others on similar paths.

Please note this is not a care worker role and does not involve intimate/personal care. A Sponsorship Visa is not available for this role. A driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.

As a Supported Accommodation Officer , you will work directly with service users to support their ongoing social, emotional, mental, and physical development and wellbeing, equipping them with the skills to live independently and reduce their social exclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing practical support, assistance, and advice to vulnerable service users to promote health and wellbeing and achieve personalised goals.
Creating accurate support plan reviews and risk assessments.
Supporting service users to develop independent living skills.
Accompanying service users to appointments and meetings.
Undertaking all administration related to support provision.
Maintaining comprehensive records and documentation of support provision.
Engaging in multi-agency/partnership working.
Liaising with other teams regarding emergencies and complaints.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ability to take responsibility, be reliable, and organised. They also need effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the organisation and with external agencies.

An understanding of safeguarding requirements and duty of care when working with vulnerable individuals is imperative, as is the ability to build rapport and demonstrate high levels of empathy whilst maintaining professional boundaries .

Employee Benefits:

Westfield Health Cash Plan
A laptop and mobile phone
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Ongoing training and career development
Employee referral programme
Mileage reimbursement

Job Criteria:

Driving licence and car required
Education: Health & Social Care qualification Level 3 ideal
Experience: Ideally a graduate or 2 years' experience in a health & social care field
Job Type: Permanent, on-site
Shifts: Monday - Friday, day shifts only (_Full-time roles only available_)
Additional languages such as Arabic, Farsi, Kurdish Sorani, Somali, and Tigrinya are a bonus
Care leaver experience is an advantage

Apply now and help us build bridges to brighter futures.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme

Application question(s):
Do you have a valid driving license and access to a car? This is essential for the role.

Work Location: In person