Housing Officer

New Appointments Group Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Life cover (2x basic salary)

Westfield Health membership

Pension contributions (4% employer, 4%

Referral bonus scheme

Job summary

New Appointments Group Ltd. is recruiting a Housing Officer for Dispersal Accommodation in Bristol. The role focuses on supporting Service Users, ensuring welfare, safety, and successful move-on from dispersal accommodation.

Manage a large caseload and oversee a portfolio of properties to keep them safe, well-maintained and compliant. The position requires strong organisation, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting people.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, support work or a similar role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (essential).

Responsibilities

• Service User Support: Manage a caseload of approximately 200-250 Service Users.
• Inductions and support for Service Users settling into accommodation.
• Carry out regular welfare checks and property visits.
• Signpost individuals to relevant services such as healthcare and local support agencies.
• Report and manage incidents, safeguarding concerns, and absconding cases.
• Ensure timely move-on in line with contractual requirements.
• Property & Portfolio Management: conduct property inspections and report maintenance issues.
• Coordinate repairs and ensure properties meet health & safety standards.
• Prepare properties for new occupants and manage voids effectively.
• Support inventory management and minor repairs where required.
• Collaboration & Communication: work with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Attend meetings and contribute to service delivery improvements.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and documentation.
• Support colleagues and provide cover when required.
• General Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with procedures and legislation.
• Participate in training and development.
• Remain responsive to communications and emergencies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Driving licence

Job description

Housing Officer (Dispersal Accommodation) Bristol £32,000 - £35,000 per annum Full-time | Permanent 40 hours p/w

• Mon
• Friday, 8am - 4.30pm and
  12.30pm - 9pm on a shift pattern

This role focuses on supporting Service Users, ensuring their welfare, safety, and successful move-on from the dispersal accommodation.

You will manage a large and varied caseload while also overseeing a portfolio of properties, ensuring they are safe, well-maintained, and compliant.

This is a highly dynamic role requiring strong organisation, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting people.

If you're a dedicated and resilient individual looking to take the next step in your housing or support career in Bristol then please get in touch.

Key Responsibilities

• Service User Support: Manage a caseload of approximately 200-250 Service Users
• Conduct inductions and support Service Users settling into accommodation
• Carry out regular welfare checks and property visits
• Signpost individuals to relevant services such as healthcare and local support agencies
• Report and manage incidents, safeguarding concerns, and absconding cases
• Ensure timely move-on in line with contractual requirements
• Property & Portfolio Management: Conduct property inspections and report maintenance issues
• Coordinate repairs and ensure properties meet health & safety standards
• Prepare properties for new occupants and manage voids effectively
• Support inventory management and minor repairs where required
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Attend meetings and contribute to service delivery improvements
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and documentation
• Support colleagues and provide cover when required

General Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company procedures and relevant legislation
• Participate in training and continuous professional development
• Remain responsive to communications and operational demands, including emergencies

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in housing, support work, or a similar role
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a high-volume caseload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable individuals (desirable)
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make a real impact supporting vulnerable individuals
• Varied and rewarding role with no two days the same
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Benefits Package

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life cover (2x basic salary)
• Westfield Health membership
• Cashback on health services and discounts for retailers and gyms
• Laptop, phone, and any other required equipment provided
• Mileage expenses claimable from home
• 6-month probationary period
• Employer pension contributions (4% employer, 4% employee)
• Referral bonus scheme
• The successful applicant will be subject to Disclosure checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn.

You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and x@nagrecruitment We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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