Housing and Support Officer

Ability Housing Association; North Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Ability Housing Association is seeking a Housing and Support Officer to manage a patch of approximately 120 self-contained homes across the Essex, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and LB of Hillingdon area.

The role involves supporting residents to live independently by assisting with tenancy, budget management and developing independent living skills, along with regular estate inspections and coordination with local authorities and support providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a patch of approximately 120 self-contained homes and support residents to live independently.
• Assist with tenancy management and budgeting, and develop residents' independent living skills.
• Undertake regular estate/scheme inspections and liaise with local authorities, support providers and local organisations.
• Ensure residents have access to necessary services and supports to live independently.

Job description

Housing and Support Officer: Essex, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, LB of Hillingdon. Ability is a specialist Housing Association supporting people with a disability to have choice and control over their lives. We provide accessible housing with support enabling people with disabilities to live independent lives as part of their community. As an organisation we go "above and beyond" seeking to deliver excellent services to our residents. As a Housing and Support Officer you will be managing a patch of approximately 120 self-contained homes, supporting people to live independently and achieve their aspirations through the provision of our intensive housing management service. This involves supporting people to manage their tenancy, budget management as well as developing peoples independent living skills. You will also be undertaking regular estate/scheme inspections ensuring our homes are safe and liaising with local authorities, support providers and local organisations to ensuring our residents have the services and supports they need to live independently. We are seeking someone who is passionate about supported housing and making a real difference. You may already be working in supported housing, housing management or care and support If you have either a housing management or support background with a 'can do' attitude, then we would love to hear from you.

• Car driver with a full licence and use of own vehicle for work Able to carry out property visits across the designated area This post requires an enhanced DBS check (done by Ability)