Housing & Support Officer (Part-Time) Part Time NEW

Maidenhead, Berkshire
ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN

This role will be based within the Housing and Outreach support team (HOST) and you will be based at our new supported housing project in Maidenhead. We are looking for individuals who have excellent administration and communication skills who can relate well to young people. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly with a can do attitude who can undertake a varied role.

You will be responsible for the safety and security of the building and in the absence of the transition to independence facilitator you will offer support to the young people. Other parts of the role will include reporting and tracking repairs, ordering items for the home including cleaning products, overseeing voids including cleaning and decorating, inducting new residents to the property, cleaning and day to day maintenance, rents and benefits support, guest management and behaviour management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Experience running a large building, including managing external contractors, tracking and reporting repairs, ordering household supplies and handling guest management.
• Hands-on ability to complete small maintenance and decorative jobs around the home, as well as overseeing the turnaround of void properties (including cleaning and decorating).
• Proven experience working with young people, with the ability to manage behavior, conduct resident inductions, and step in to offer direct support when required.
• Financial competency to assist with rents and benefits support, alongside managing petty cash reconciliation.
• Ability to work early shifts starting at 8am and late shifts finishing at 10pm.