Supported Housing Officer x 7 - Halliwell and Farnworth

Do you want to work for an award winning charity? One that values its colleagues and clients alike? Do you want to have an impact and make a real difference to young people who need a fresh start? Do you have tenacity, resilience and strength of character to guide and advocate for young people?

BACKUP North West delivers support and housing services for homeless and vulnerable young people in Bolton. If you have great written and verbal communication skills, are committed to improving the lives of young people, are motivated and resilient, we need you! Due to growth we are looking for several new colleagues to work in front line service delivery roles across our supported housing provision. Your primary role will be to enable young people to achieve their potential, be safe and secure and move out of (literally) homeless services.

We are an Ofsted registered provider of supported accommodation.

Details

Permanent role.

Starting Salary £28,732 (rising to £31,631 - annual increments subject to successful appraisals)

32 waking hours per week plus 92 sleeps per year (post holder required to complete day, sleeps and late shifts)

Continuous rolling rota over 365 days (Christmas and New Year shift cover are allocated separately.)

Closing date: Friday 17th October at 12noon.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th October. See below for further details

To join us, you will have to demonstrate a commitment to the ethos and values of the charity, be a positive role model for young people and colleagues and be person-centred.

Excellent people skills are a must. We are an Investors in People GOLD employer.

If you are interested, please:

visit: www.backup-charity.org.uk for more information and download the Job Pack for the role(s) you wish to apply for.

Interview process:

If shortlisted, you will be invited to a recruitment day on October 29th. The day will consist of:

1. A short description of each scheme and the job role by each Service Manager.
2. A short IT skills test.
3. A Panel interview.

This means that there may be a gap between the morning presentation and your interview.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO DELIVERING SERVICES TO A DIVERSE GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND WANT OUR WORKFORCE TO REFLECT THAT. WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING BAME AND LGBTQ+.