Housing Solutions Officer

• Pay Rate: £16.89 per hour PAYE
• Location: Manchester City Council
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (3 months)

Manchester City Council is seeking a dedicated Housing Solutions Officer to join our team for a three-month period. This role is office-based and focuses on delivering high-quality support to service users, managing risks, and engaging with both statutory and voluntary support services to promote community integration and support for vulnerable residents.

• Establish and maintain relationships with service users to challenge and change existing patterns of behaviour.
• Work proactively with stakeholders to assess individual needs and ensure positive outcomes.
• Provide support and advice to service users, facilitating engagement with local and national services.
• Monitor, evaluate, and review assessments regularly to make necessary adjustments, ensuring service users can achieve their goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to develop plans that consider individual needs and reduce vulnerability.
• Promote the service's strategies within the organisation and to external statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Participate in and contribute to new initiatives aimed at supporting independence and creating opportunities for vulnerable residents of Manchester.
• Maintain accurate records and systems to support data collection and performance management.

• Experience in a similar role within housing or social services.
• Strong understanding of the needs of vulnerable populations and the services available to them.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in data management and performance monitoring.
• Commitment to promoting independence and social inclusion.
• The position is fully Office based
• You will need a Valid Enhanced DBS for this position