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Job description

The 'Opening Doors' Tenancy Ready Worker will be responsible for developing and delivering MACS' ‘Opening Doors’ Tenancy Readiness Programme, supporting young people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity to overcome barriers to accessing and sustaining accommodation within the private rented sector. The postholder will provide a combination of structured group-based tenancy education, individual tenancy-readiness support and practical housing access assistance to young people aged 16 to 25.

Responsibilities

• Develop, establish and deliver the ‘Opening Doors’ Tenancy Readiness Programme in consultation with young people, MACS colleagues and relevant external partners.
• Deliver approximately eight tenancy-readiness courses over the two-year project, comprising approximately 24 structured sessions.
• Ensure programme content is accessible, engaging and responsive to the needs, circumstances and learning styles of young people experiencing homelessness.
• Complete an initial tenancy readiness assessment with each participant.
• Work closely with the Shared Tenancy Co-ordinator and Private Rented Access Lead to support participants to progress from tenancy readiness towards securing. accommodation
• Support the Bright Path Private Rentals Manager to build and maintain positive relationships with private landlords and letting agents across relevant geographical areas.
• Develop effective working relationships across MACS services to ensure the ‘Opening Doors’ programme complements existing housing and support provision.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Develop and maintain the ‘Opening Doors’ Tenancy Passport framework in line with the aims and objectives of the project.
• Full current UK driving licence, with access to a car insured for business use.
• Experience of working directly with young people, particularly those experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, vulnerability or disadvantage.
• Experience of planning, developing and delivering engaging group-based learning, workshops, training or structured support sessions that respond to different needs and learning styles.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of private rented accommodation, tenancy rights and responsibilities, housing affordability and tenancy sustainment.
• Experience of working in housing support, homelessness prevention, supported accommodation, tenancy sustainment or private rented sector access services.

Further Information

Location: Belfast, with travel required across MACS services and other relevant locations. Wage: £27,078 per annum pro rata.