Band 5 - Tenancy Sustainment Officer - 22.5 hours per week

Open to current B5 Tenancy Sustainment Officers working in MPFT

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised Tenancy Sustainment Officer to join our new Adult ADHD/ASD service.

You will have a critical role in providing specialist tenancy related support to vulnerable people with ADHD/ASD, who are at risk of becoming homeless. You will work with individuals with complex mental health needs and help them live independently and remain in their own home.

If you think this post would be of interest, and you have any queries, we would really like to talk to you. Please contact Rebecca Gill, Partnership Manager - rebecca.gill@mpft.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

You will act as the main point of contact for tenants and landlords in order to answer any queries and troubleshoot any issues throughout the life of tenancies and also act as the conduit between MPFT Mental Health services and the local authorities.

You will assist in the delivery of a high standard of support to service users that have been identified as vulnerable and at risk of losing their home.

You will be responsible for working in partnership with agencies external to the Trust supporting service users to maintain their independence within their preferred place of residency in the independent and non-statutory sector.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by:

• Supporting your career development and progression.
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccination every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

You will have a critical role in providing specialist tenancy related support to vulnerable people who are at risk of becoming homeless. You will work with service users with complex mental health needs to live independently and remain in their own home. You will act as the main point of contact for tenants and landlords in order to answer any queries and troubleshoot any issues throughout the life of tenancies.

The service works predominately Mon-Fri, 9-5.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 4 Health & Social or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal development
• Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have mental health needs
• Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to promote service user involvement.
• Counselling skills, case management experience & the ability to work under pressure.
• An understanding and awareness of housing issues, the initiatives designed to tackle and prevent homelessness, and of government policy relating to housing need and homelessness
• Current B5 TSO working in MPFT

Desirable

• Experience of working in the housing sector

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stafford/Lichfield

Stafford

ST16 3SR

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301-JC-24-6670417