Housing Officers Wanted
Salary: £25,522 Location: Leicester (travelling between 3 close-by locations) Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri. One weekend out of four (4 days in the week, plus 4 hours each on Sat and Sun)
What's in it for YOU?
* Competitive Salary: £25,522 per year.
* Generous Leave: 33 days annual leave + birthday leave + service leave + purchase additional leave.
* Great Benefits: Pension scheme, health cash plan, menopause leave for both women and men.
* Amazing Perks!
About the Role
Are you ready for a role that gives you a sense of achievement? We are seeking a Housing Officer to support young people at risk of becoming homeless. Join an incredible team dedicated to helping service users live independently and engage with the community.
Key Responsibilities:
* Intensive housing management (3 hours support per person per week).
* Needs and risk assessments.
* Manage admissions and transfers, including issuing agreements, key handovers, and inductions.
* Ensure Housing Benefit claims are submitted.
* Support occupants with rent payments and arrears plans.
* Help young people sustain education, employment, or training.
* Address anti-social behaviour and occupancy breaches.
* Work with external agencies to prevent evictions and provide resettlement support.
Skills and Experience Required
* Qualifications: Level 3 in Housing, Youth & Community Development, Social Work, Coaching, or relevant Social Science.
* Passion: Eager to help those struggling with tenancy and at risk of homelessness.
* Transferable Skills: Able to support vulnerable adults.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now for immediate consideration and to learn about similar other roles we have available.