Senior Housing Officer - Options & Homelessness *Internal Vacancy*

Job Description

Internal vacancy – applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of Aberdeenshire Council (this includes relief staff and agency staff who are currently undertaking work with us).

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and values-driven individual to join our Housing Support Management Team as a Senior Housing Officer (Housing First) on a temporary, part-time basis for up to 12 months

Housing First is a person-centred approach that supports people with a history of homelessness and multiple disadvantages to sustain permanent tenancies and improve their wellbeing. As Senior Housing Officer, you will lead our dedicated Housing First Team, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed support is delivered to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership and management experience while contributing to the continued development of an innovative and impactful service.

Work Pattern is working PM Weds, Full Day Thursday and full day Friday.

This vacancy can be considered as a secondment with approval from line manager.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 31 December 2027

Informal enquiries to Gail Predell 01467 538905

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.  Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the Housing First Team.
• Be an active member of the Housing Support Management Team, contributing to the overall management and development of services.
• Offer guidance, advice and support to staff managing complex and challenging situations, including safeguarding concerns, mental health, substance use, tenancy sustainment and multi-agency risk management.
• Supervise, coach and support team members to achieve positive outcomes for people using the service.
• Ensure the service is delivered in line with Housing First principles, organisational policies and relevant legislation.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with housing providers, health services, social work, justice services and other stakeholders.
• Support quality assurance, performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to service development and the implementation of good practice.