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Housing Officer | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Westwood, City of Peterborough
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 1 week ago, 21 May
Job ref: b4bf6484f7714decab8d857b0c23a590
Full Job Description
The Housing Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the housing needs of patients within an acute mental health hospital, focusing on ensuring safe, stable accommodation for individuals during their recovery. The primary purpose of this role is to provide specialist housing advice, support, and intervention, addressing housing needs, preventing homelessness, and facilitating timely discharge planning. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Housing Officer helps ensure that patients are supported in accessing appropriate accommodation and welfare benefits, contributing to improved patient outcomes and social inclusion. This role requires close collaboration with local authorities, housing providers, and various external agencies to support individuals in their transition from hospital back to the community.
- Conduct housing assessments and support discharge planning in collaboration with the MDT.
- Provide welfare benefits guidance and liaise with relevant agencies to ensure continuity of support.
- Prevent homelessness by advocating for patients at risk and assisting with housing applications.
- Maintain accurate documentation and case management in line with NHS policies.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with external agencies and provide training to NHS colleagues.
- Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and managed effectively. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development., Assess the housing needs of patients admitted to the mental health acute hospital. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to contribute to discharge planning, ensuring appropriate and safe housing arrangements are identified and secured. Liaise with local authorities, housing associations, supported accommodation providers, and private landlords to explore housing options. Work proactively to prevent homelessness and advocate on behalf of patients who are at risk of losing their tenancy or who are homeless upon admission. Attend housing forums, training, and inter-agency meetings as required. Contribute to risk assessments relating to housing and financial stability.
