Supported Lodgings Officer Supported Lodgings Officer

Surrey County Council, Pulborough, West Sussex

Supported Lodgings Officer Supported Lodgings Officer

£32512-£34654

Surrey County Council, Pulborough, West Sussex

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 13 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 71f4e9b694b24dcdb0c8e953c241da23

Full Job Description

The Supported Lodgings Team sits in the Fostering Service within Surrey Children's Services. Our aim is to ensure that young people aged 16-25 who are leaving the care system but are not quite ready to live independently are supported in family style, semi-independent accommodation to help them prepare for independent living. This ensures that they are able to develop the skills and confidence they need, alongside being able to make use of the resources available to Surrey residents. We are a small, friendly and effective team; committed to providing the best service that we can. The work we do is critical as we recruit, asses and support carers who can offer family based supported lodgings. The Supported Lodgings Officer is a challenging but highly rewarding role, as every day you will see the impact your work has on the lives of the young people we support. The work is varied, and no two days will be the same, so you'll need to be adaptable and enjoy a challenge! Working closely together with the team, and directly with our young people, you'll be involved in the following:

  • Acting as a first point of call for all our Supported Lodgings carers, helping them with their queries and concerns
  • Taking part in referral interviews with our young people to assess their suitability for the scheme
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with prospective carers and supporting them through their journey towards approval
  • Assessing prospective Supported Lodgings carers
  • Undertaking initial and supervisory visits to our Carers
  • You'll also play an active part in organising and attending Lodgings Support events and monitoring and updating our social media
  • It is a very varied role with lots to get involved in, and we will provide you with comprehensive support together with excellent in-house training to ensure your professional development and competence, so you are both able and empowered to fulfil the role and progress!, Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.

  • Experience of working with children or young people in a paid or voluntary setting and a good understanding of the needs and experiences of young people who have been in care
  • Effective relationship building and communication skills, with a good standard of literacy to be able to write reports
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good IT skills
  • Ability to work effectively to timescales in a busy environment

    The starting salary for this position is £32,512 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.
  • We are excited to be hiring a new Supported Lodgings Officer to join our fantastic Supported Lodgings Team based out of Reigate. The role covers the whole of Surrey, so you will need to be willing and able to travel throughout the County. There will also, on occasion, may be the requirement to work some evenings or weekends. Rewards and Benefits
  • 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
  • Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
  • Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
  • Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
  • A generous local government salary related pension
  • Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
  • 2 paid volunteering days per year
  • Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
  • Comprehensive training package with a focus on career progression and developing skills and knowledge that benefit colleagues and residents alike

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