Housing and Tenancy Sustainment Officer
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,954.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 25954 - 25954 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, EH8 9UE |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AUG20258751 |
Summary
Working hours: 37.5 hours per weekInterview Date: To be confirmedWe are looking for a compassionate, confident and dynamic person who want to make a difference in the lives of homeless people. Our role is to provide a safe place to stay and to access support for people who have substance use issues and complex needs. The service delivery model is rooted in the harm reduction approach, based on trauma-informed practice, is strength-based and uses person-centred approaches.Key Responsibilities:Work with clients and keyworkers to ensure residents at our Rapid Access Homeless Accommodation are supported to move in and maintain their stay until suitable move-on accommodation is available. Manage and promote payment of service charges for the accommodationPrevent eviction or abandonment through supporting residents to maintain their responsibilities and uphold their rights.Work individually and in groups to develop skills to support long-term tenancy sustainment.The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:Motivation towards supporting homeless individuals to achieve focused and positive life outcomes.The ability to form positive, supportive and motivating relationships.That they are able to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army.The skills required on the Job ProfileIn order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, and PVG disclosure checkFor details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.