Support Administrator / Floating Support Coordinator

Support Administrator / Floating Support Coordinator
* Housing Support Services
* Birmingham
* Temporary Contract (Initially two months)
* Excellent Pay Rate
* Sociable Working Hours
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable people and making a difference within your local community?
Do you have strong administration skills combined with experience working within housing, homelessness, or floating support services?
Client Snapshot:
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation specialising in homelessness prevention, housing support and supported accommodation services across the Midlands.
Due to short-term sickness absence within one of their teams, they are seeking an experienced Support Administrator / Floating Support Coordinator to provide vital administrative support whilst also assisting with frontline service delivery where required.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and has experience within housing support, homelessness services, supported accommodation, tenancy sustainment or floating support environments.
Vacancy Brief:
* Our client is seeking a Support Administrator / Floating Support Coordinator on an initial temporary basis covering sickness absence.
* This vacancy is for 30 hours per week.
* Excellent pay rate: Candidates will be paid £13.16 PAYE or £16.70 per hour Umbrella.
* Working Pattern: Predominantly Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, with occasional late shifts of 1:00pm – 9:00pm as required.
* This vacancy is based in Bordesley Green, Birmingham.
* The initial contract will be for approximately two months, although there is potential for this to be extended.
* Candidates must have previous experience within housing support, homelessness, supported accommodation, floating support, tenancy support or a similar support environment.
* The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS covering the Adult and/or Child Workforce.
Responsibilities:
* As a Support Administrator / Floating Support Coordinator, you will provide administrative support to the Floating Support Team and help ensure the smooth delivery of services.
* You will manage and process referrals into the service, ensuring all information is recorded accurately and efficiently.
* Part of your role will involve liaising with internal departments, external agencies and referral partners to promote the service and maximise referral opportunities.
* You will maintain accurate records, case notes and client information using internal systems and databases.
* You will support lead workers and the wider team with service coordination, appointment scheduling and general administration duties.
* An important aspect of the role will be monitoring referral activity and assisting with the effective management of service demand.
* You will communicate with service users, partner organisations and stakeholders regarding appointments, support arrangements and service availability.
* Where required, you may hold a small floating support caseload and provide practical support to service users within the community.
* You will assist service users to access relevant services, benefits, housing options and specialist support agencies where appropriate.
* You will contribute towards achieving service outcomes and maintaining compliance with organisational procedures.
Role Experience:
* Previous experience within Housing Support, Homelessness, Floating Support, Supported Accommodation, Tenancy Sustainment or Supported Housing services.
* Experience managing referrals, service administration, case management systems and client records.
* Experience liaising with external agencies, local authorities, housing providers and support services.
* Strong organisational, communication and administrative skills.
* Experience supporting vulnerable adults, young people or individuals with complex needs would be advantageous.
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