Tenancy Support Officer - Rugby
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide intensive support to tenants who are already living in homes provided by Rugby Borough Council who have complex needs to ensure they have a support plan that meets their needs .
To provide a tenancy support service that enables tenants with complex needs to sustain their tenancy and live independently.
To contribute as a member of the wider team in creating a positive working environment.
To work as part of a multi-agency team to ensure all efforts are made to support customers in fulfilling their individual support plans.
To ensure that customer care is maintained to the agreed standards according to the Council's purpose, aims and values.
Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive Housing Service in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures.
Work on own initiative under the general direction of the Housing Services Team Leader ..
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver tenancy support service in partnership with internal departments and external organisations to all customers referred to the service.
- Develop individual support plans with customers and support them to engage and adhere to them from the start of their tenancy.
- Work closely with the Housing Management, Customer Advice and Support Team to provide a seamless customer journey through the service as a whole.
- Meet Best Value requirements, performance indicators, operational targets and Service action plan objectives.
- Work with all customers accessing the service around income maximisation and money management.
- Maintain good knowledge and understanding of the services delivered in the locality that customers are able to access.
- Maintain a good understanding of benefits, grants and awards that customers could be eligible for.
- Organise workloads and give guidance and support to the Tenancy Support Assistant in delivering a referral system and intensive support to tenant's in need of additional support to sustain their tenancy.
- Work closely with all Housing Officers and Revenues Team to resolve any indebtedness owed to the Council.
- OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Participate in working groups to contribute to the development of the team and the housing service.
2.2 Provide, where necessary, statistical records and data in respect of the overall performance of the team to the Housing Services Team Leader or Housing Services Manager.
2.3 When requested by the Housing Services Team Leader or Senior Housing Officer to maintain a diary of events to assist in legal proceedings.
2.4 Participate in working groups to contribute to the development of the team, the housing service and policies & procedures.
2.5 Carry out established procedures in connection with fire alarms/bomb alerts and emergencies. Effectively respond to incidents of fire alarms being activated in accordance with Council policy and procedure.
2.6 Ensure any accident to staff, tenants or visitors is reported in accordance with the Council's existing health and safety procedures.
2.7 Promote tenant participation wherever possible, establishing and maintaining productive links and promoting equal opportunities within the service.
2.8 Any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager in line with your skills and knowledge.
2.9 Be aware of health and safety legislation and so far as is reasonably practical ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Act, the Council's Safety Policy and Departmental Safety Policy.
To apply reach out to me on :
02030471496
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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