Housing Officer - Young People Supported Accommodation Location: Cheltenham Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday 7.5 hour working days. Pay: £23,250 per year Do you have experience providing housing advice and tenancy support? Good knowledge of housing law, welfare, and benefits entitlements? Then they want to hear from you They are looking for a Housing Officer, to provide housing management services to residents living in their Supported Accommodation buildings for young people based in Gloucester and the Lydney, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday (9 am-5 pm), in their Housing Management team. If you have excellent written, numeracy and verbal communication skills, and can take a robust but sensitive approach with people, with relevant housing experience, apply today What will you be doing? You will be able to help navigate their residents successfully through their licences/tenancies, working within a team geared towards managing all tenancy-related issues that arise. Experience in Housing Management is not essential, as full training will be given, but transferrable skills and a keen interest to learn are. This role will be based at the accommodation sites communicating with the young people and helping to ensure their living area is safe and habitable. They'll be working closely with the support team on-site to ensure the best possible outcomes for their young people. If you are empathetic, driven, embrace opportunities and are willing to learn and reflect, they want to hear from you, to help them continue to achieve their vision and purpose. If this sounds like you, then they'd love to have a chat. Click the apply button to start your journey. About Them Our client is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. They are driven by their values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families they serve. Their supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, they've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. What They Offer You’re not simply entering a workplace; you're immersing yourself in an exceptional and nurturing environment. Their unwavering commitment to your growth is evident in their meticulously designed, personalised training pathways aimed at propelling your career to new heights. Join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. Make the transformative choice for your career. Reasons to join them • 25 days of holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and an option to purchase more • Enhanced pension and sick pay • Death in service benefit • Free subscription to Benenden Cashback plan or Perkbox Discounts • Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you. • Excellent training and support to help you excel in your role. • A voice in various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing. • Access to a Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed. Are Your Values Aligned with Theirs? • They look for staff who embody their SPIRIT values: • Show gratitude and appreciation of others. • Demonstrate personal and professional pride. • Integrity is everything. • Reflect and learn. • Continuous improvement. • Take your best self wherever you go. Our client is committed to equality and diversity, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunities for all. Their robust Safeguarding Policy guides their recruitment process. They believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining them Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by the client. You may also have experience in the following: Housing Officer, Support Worker, Housing, Vulnerable People, Charities, Social Worker, Community Development, Volunteer, Housing Support Worker, Challenging Behaviour, Residential Care Worker, Charity, etc. REF-212 896