Planning & Re-enablement Officer

Do you have what it takes to help make a difference in the lives of people recently released from custody? Are you willing to go the extra mile? Do you have a 'can do', positive attitude?

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic & highly motivated person to join our housing brokerage service. We deliver this service in partnership with NACRO across Kent.

The purpose of the role is to support people leaving custody to secure and / or maintain accommodation and successfully resettle back into their community.

Applicants will need a good understanding of issues involved in supporting offenders in the community. Our mission is to 'Enhance the Life Chances' of the people we work with.

A confident and motivated team player, you should be able to work on your own initiative, understand people's needs and have the skills to motivate and inspire individuals.

Successful candidate will appreciate the value of clear professional boundaries and be able to evidence high standards of good practice.

About you

You should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Competence to operate effectively and safely when working with service users.
• Ability to undertake risk assessments and identify potential risks and barriers.
• A sound understanding of the needs, priorities and entitlements of offenders, of the welfare benefits system and homelessness legislation.
• Ability to develop effective, individually tailored support plans with customers.
• Ability to build and maintain wide-ranging relationships with partner agencies, accommodation providers and specialist organisations.
• Experience of providing effective and impartial information, advice and guidance.
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• Empathy with the needs of customers with varying and complex needs.

You will also find this rewarding and varied role offers plenty of opportunities for personal development.

Closing Date: Monday 25th March at midday

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You must be able to travel across regions as required.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check Clearance.

Clarion Housing Group

Clarion Housing Group comprises the country's largest housing association; a property development company, a charitable foundation and a repairs and maintenance service.

The Group's housing association, Clarion Housing is the largest social landlord in the country with 360,000 residents.

We have ambitious plans to build 50,000 new homes over 10 years, with a commitment that two thirds of the programme will be affordable housing.

The charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, will invest GBP150 million over ten years to deliver one of the largest social investment programmes in the country. Priorities are work and training; money management and young people

Clarion Housing Group is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.