2 jobs found in Portsmouth

Do you have strong frontline experience supporting people sleeping rough? We're recruiting for an experienced Rough Sleeping Outreach Officer to join a Local Authority homelessness service in Surrey on a temporary basis. This is a frontline outreach role focused on engaging with individuals sleeping rough and supporting them off the streets into sustainable accommodation. You'll be carrying out regular street outreach, verifying rough sleeper reports, completing needs-based assessments and working closely with Housing Options to contribute to Personalised Housing Plans. The role involves making referrals into health, substance misuse and support services, advocating on behalf of clients, and supporting access to accommodation through Locata. Accurate case recording and outcome monitoring will be a key part of the position. Key aspects of the role include: Street outreach and direct engagement with rough sleepers Multi-agency working to coordinate housing and support pathways...

We're recruiting an experienced Temporary Accommodation Visiting Officer to join a busy Temporary Accommodation Team supporting homeless households. This is a frontline, field-based role working alongside Housing Options and Resettlement Teams to ensure temporary accommodation is safe, suitable and well managed. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring, letting and managing temporary accommodation, carrying out regular inspections and supporting residents while also managing rent collection responsibilities. The role requires property inspections and audit checks at least two days per week, with office attendance one to two days per week. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. The Role ·Work within the Temporary Accommodation Team to support households placed in temporary accommodation. ·Carry out regular property inspections and audit checks to ensure accommodation is safe, suitable and compliant. ·Procure, let and manage temporary...