Supported Housing Officer

The Bristol Parents Alliance is a service delivered in partnership with Places for People, delivering housing and support services to vulnerable parents across Bristol. You will be responsible for working closely with vulnerable parents, co-producing and facilitating a tailored programme of support, giving them every opportunity to develop the skills to move on positively with their children, maintain their accommodation & contribute positively to the communities in which they live.
This is a high-support service that delivers support to some of the city's most vulnerable parents. You will work to a shift pattern that cover the hours of 0800-1800, either 0800-1600 or 1000 - 1800, Monday to Friday including all bank holidays, and at times may be lone working following a full induction and training.

What you will be doing:
You will establish and maintain trusting relationships with parents, maintaining regular contact and facilitating a co -produced planned programme of support.
Assess and identify the strengths, support needs and risks of parents in line with organisational Support Delivery and Risk Management procedures
Assist parents in identifying and access appropriate move-on accommodation
Promote opportunities and encourage the raising of aspirations of the parents you support in education, training and employment
Work in partnership with external agencies to safeguard and facilitate the effective delivery of support and improve outcomes for those receiving our services.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels both orally and in writing, tailoring to induvial need when required
Ability to work in partnership with multiple agencies, including statutory agencies to improve outcomes for those receiving our services
Empathy with the causes of homelessness for vulnerable parents and the barriers they face.
Ability to identify and raise the aspirations of those receiving our services, encouraging education, training and employment
Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records by using common Microsoft Office packages, Excel, Word, Outlook and other systems and software.
It Would be great if You could also
Demonstrate knowledge and experience of promoting parenting skills and healthy routines
Have experience of supporting people who are survivors of domestic abuse, or currently experiencing it
Have experience of supporting people with mental ill health.
Have experience in delivering strength based and trauma-informed support
Elim recognises our highly-skilled and dedicated colleagues are our greatest asset in achieving our vision., Disability Confident
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Priory Court Knowle, Bristol

HOURS: 36.5 hours per week, Based at our scheme in Knowle. The service is staffed 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, including all bank holidays.

CONTRACT: Permanent
REPORTING TO: Team Leader, part of the Support Services department.
Elim Housing Association is a provider of housing and support services in the West of England and Gloucestershire. We are looking for a Supported Housing Officer to join our team.
'Although it might be a challenging role at times, it is so rewarding and a privilege to be part of people's life's journey. If you'd like to make a difference in your career and other's people lives, this role is for you. Elim is a supportive organisation with a great sense of community and fairness. I have felt so encouraged and supported since the minute I started.', For full details of Elim's benefits, culture and values please visit our website where you will also find colleague stories, sharing what it's like working for us.

25 days annual holiday rising to 30 days.
Paid day off for your birthday each year.
Access to training and career development through Elim Skills Academy
Company pension.
Life Assurance.
Health cash plan, which includes discounts to a wide range of shops and services.
Free on street parking
Ability to work from home on occasion to complete training and admin.
Mileage expenses reimbursed.