Homeless Accommodation and Support Matching Officer
Sheffield
I am currently recruiting for an Accommodation & Support Matching Officer to work on behalf of a leading public sector organisation, within the homeless team.
This is a rewarding role where you are able to help vulnerable people of Sheffield who are homeless.
The role will be fully office based in the Sheffield City Centre.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8.45am to 5.15pm (37 hours) and the hourly pay rate is £12.93 (PAYE).
Duties are varied and will include:
Matching homeless people with emergency accommodation such as hotels, hostels, supported accommodation etc
Liaising with vulnerable people and showing empath and understanding
Keeping in touch with hotels etc on current placements
Updating the system with dates and tenant details
Working as part of a supportive team
As the successful person in the role you will have the following skills/experience:
Be confident speaking on the phone to people who are vulnerable
Have good communication skills
Possess good IT skills
Have excellent accuracy and attention to detail
Be able to pick up new systems quickly
Have experience working in a busy, customer focused environment
Be confident with dealing with difficult customers
This could be a great way to get in to the housing sector and kick start your career in the public sector.
Please apply today for the chance of an immediate interview.
What Reed can offer you as a temporary employee:
A dedicated consultant who will act as your key point of contact during and between any bookings
Secure & online time sheet system which is quick and easy to use
A self-service portal to access holiday requests/ Payslips/ P45 at your own leisure
A dedicated payroll team
Access to free training
•Access to discount club/ healthcare/ reed rewards
Pension /paid holiday scheme/ maternity benefits
Contacts for other Reed consultants and divisions
Opportunities to work with some of the UKs leading employers including local authorities, NHS and local SME's