Housing & Compliance Officer – Children's Services

New Appointments Group Ltd; Chatham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Life cover

Westfield Health

Equipment provided

Mileage expenses

Probation period

Employer pension 4%

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a Housing Officer to support accommodation services across Kent, combining inspections, void management and safeguarding duties. You will ensure homes are safe, compliant and ready for re-occupation, while assisting young people through move-ons and providing senior cover when needed.

The role requires experience in housing or supported accommodation, excellent organisation, and the ability to travel across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, property services or supported accommodation
• Experience managing property inspections, voids or compliance processes
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections, audits and compliance checks across a portfolio of properties
• Support the move-on process for young people within Children’s Services accommodation
• Secure, log and document belongings left within void properties
• Produce accurate inventory reports and raise property defects
• Prepare properties for re-occupation within agreed timescales
• Liaise with Housing Officers, Repairs, Social Services and external stakeholders
• Escalate safeguarding, health & safety or serious property concerns appropriately
• Support fire risk assessment scheduling and post-inspection actions
• Carry out inductions for young people moving into accommodation
• Maintain accurate records, reports and compliance documentation
• Provide Housing Officer cover during periods of absence or increased demand

Skills

Housing experience

Property inspections

Voids management

Safeguarding awareness

Record keeping

Job description

New Appointments Group is seeking a Housing Officer to support accommodation services across Kent, combining inspections, void management and safeguarding duties. You will ensure homes are safe, compliant and ready for re-occupation, while assisting young people through move-ons and providing senior cover when needed.

The role requires experience in housing or supported accommodation, excellent organisation, and the ability to travel across multiple sites.