Field-Based Housing & Welfare Officer - Company Vehicle

Mears Group; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Volunteering leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Mears Group is recruiting a Housing Support Officer in West Dunbartonshire / Alexandria. You will support asylum seekers with their right-to-work process, provide practical and emotional assistance, and help coordinate housing management and welfare needs.

You will work across sites with a focus on safeguarding, wellbeing, and accurate record-keeping. The role requires resilience, empathy, and a flexible approach, with duties including move-ins/outs, risk assessments, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Role criteria listed in the advert.
• Ability to support asylum seekers through their welfare and safeguarding needs.
• Willingness to travel between sites and work flexible hours including OOH duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to asylum seekers and families.
• Manage a portfolio of housing within assigned region and coordinate move-ins/outs.
• Monitor wellbeing, maintain accurate records for audits, and report on KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external agencies and care providers to ensure suitable support.

Job description

Mears Group is recruiting a Housing Support Officer in West Dunbartonshire / Alexandria. You will support asylum seekers with their right-to-work process, provide practical and emotional assistance, and help coordinate housing management and welfare needs.

You will work across sites with a focus on safeguarding, wellbeing, and accurate record-keeping. The role requires resilience, empathy, and a flexible approach, with duties including move-ins/outs, risk assessments, and collaboration with