Housing Officer - UASC & Care Leaver

DCV Technologies Limited; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in housing services seeks a UASC and Care Leaver Housing Officer to support accommodation services. The role involves managing property inspections, ensuring compliance with housing standards, and providing support to vulnerable youth. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, a knowledge of housing regulations, and the ability to liaise with various stakeholders.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health Membership

Life cover

6-month probation period

4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution

Laptop and phone provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing property portfolios including inspections and repairs.
• Good knowledge of housing regulations and compliance standards.
• Capable of supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage property inspections and audits reporting findings.
• Ensure properties meet health and safety standards.
• Support young people through ongoing property management.

Skills

Property portfolio management

Housing regulations knowledge

Support for vulnerable young people

Safeguarding procedures understanding

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Audit and compliance

Liaising with social workers

Relationship building

UK driving licence

Job description

Job Title:UASC and Care Leaver Housing Officer

Location: Canterbury and Herne Bay

Salary: £27,000-£35,000

Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm

Contract Type: Permanent

Purpose of the Role:

You will support the delivery of a professional and responsive accommodation service under the KCC contract. You’ll carry out audits across your property portfolio, reporting findings to the UASC and Care Team Manager, with a focus on identifying risks, improving processes, and ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and prioritise your diary to complete all scheduled property inspections and audits, reporting findings to the UASC and Care Leaver Team Manager.
• Ensure properties meet health and safety standards and contractual requirements and reporting defects.
• Prepare properties for occupation and handover in line with agreed timescales.
• Maintain inventory, property signage, and stores in accordance with company processes.
• Support young people through inductions, ongoing property management, and liaising with support services as needed.
• Attend and report on internal audits, fire risk assessments, and compliance checks, escalating issues and updating records as required.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, respond to issues promptly, and provide cover for absent colleagues.
• Manage personal objectives, develop relevant skills, and support contract performance and compliance.

Required Skills:

• Experience managing property portfolios, including inspections, repairs, inventories, and move-ins/outs.
• Good knowledge of housing regulations and compliance standards.
• Capable of supporting vulnerable young people, including asylum seekers and care leavers.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and reporting protocols.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong time management and the ability to work independently.
• Confident in audits, record-keeping, and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Experienced in liaising with social workers, local authorities, and support agencies.
• Professional, flexible, and able to build strong working relationships.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (daily travel required).

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health Membership
• Life cover
• 6-month probation period
• 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution
• Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral scheme

The successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role.

Please contact Kerrie Collett on 07778 403485 to learn more, or submit your application today.