Housing And Support Officer

Ability Housing Association; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Company healthcare

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Sick pay

Job summary

Ability Housing Association is seeking a Housing and Support Officer to manage a patch of around 120 self-contained homes in Reading and Swindon, helping residents live independently through intensive housing management.

You will support tenancy and budget management, develop independent living skills, and conduct regular estate inspections while liaising with local authorities and support providers to ensure access to services.

Qualifications

• Car driver with a full licence and use of own vehicle for work.
• Able to carry out property visits across the designated area.

Responsibilities

• Manage a patch of approximately 120 self-contained homes and support residents to live independently.
• Assist with tenancy and budget management and develop residents' independent living skills.
• Undertake regular estate/scheme inspections to ensure homes are safe.
• Liaise with local authorities, support providers and organisations to ensure residents access needed services.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Housing and Support Officer: Reading and Swindon

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 ensure 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.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Claudette Mhuri at Ability (phone number removed)

Post requirements

• Car driver with a full licence and use of own vehicle for work
• Able to carry out property visits across the designated area

Here are some key benefits you will receive with this role:

• Support and Leadership
• Training and development opportunities
• Company healthcare scheme
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Contributory pension
• Sick Pay

Salary: £35,000

Please note, this post requires employment references and clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service