Job Description

Salary: \xc2\xa326,000 - \xc2\xa328,000 per annum - starting salary \xc2\xa326,000 per annum

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Hours: 36 per week

Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Do you want to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation that works to provide housing and tenancy related support to people additional needs?

Our designated domestic abuse services is currently looking for a Support Officer to join their dynamic and friendly team in Canterbury, Kent. In a nutshell, you\xe2\x80\x99ll provide an effective support service to customers with additional needs in designated services.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll facilitate access for people with additional support needs / multiple disadvantages into Clarion\xe2\x80\x99s Supported Housing services who, without additional support, we may not be able to accept.

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to build a career working for one of Europe\xe2\x80\x99s largest housing associations. Alongside providing general needs housing, Clarion also delivers support services to some of the most vulnerable people in society. The role of Support Officer whilst challenging at times, is an extremely rewarding one.

Who are we looking for?

You\xe2\x80\x99ll have experience working with vulnerable adults who have additional needs e.g. mental health and / or sub misuse issues, offending history, disabilities. An excellent understanding of the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and a thorough understanding of the wider statutory and non- statutory services available to them is also essential.

As a Support Officer, you\'ll work alongside colleagues in supported housing or outreach services in Kent. Working for Clarion as part of the Kent team you will be delivering exceptional support services to our customers.

What you can expect from us

Here at Clarion we are dedicated to rewarding hard work, commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;-

Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates

Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 service.

A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like!

Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance

Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees

Company Bonus Scheme

Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave

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A full training package will also be provided to new members of our team to help them develop the skills to become a great support officer.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. If you feel you have the qualities we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd August 2023 at midnight.

For further details on this vacancy, please click \xe2\x80\x98apply\xe2\x80\x99.

As you can imagine, the full job description includes lots more detail so do check it out \xe2\x80\x93

We really want to hear all about you, so please provide us with as much information of your experience and career to date when you apply. .

Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Adult & Child plus ABL & CBL Criminal Record Check.

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in the UK for the duration of your employment.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.

Clarion Housing Group