Housing Support Officer – Asylum Seekers (Perth, Travel)

Mears Group PLC; Perth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Mears Rewards discounts

Family friendly policies

Company vehicle and fuel card

EAP counselling

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a Housing Support Officer in Perth to assist asylum seekers with their Home Office right-to-work applications, provide practical and emotional support, and manage housing services within a regional portfolio.

The role involves safeguarding, welfare monitoring, accurate record-keeping and cross-team collaboration to ensure compliant, person-centred support. It requires flexibility, resilience and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Support asylum seekers through Home Office processes and welfare safeguarding needs
• Maintain accurate records for audits and compliance
• Demonstrate empathy, resilience and client-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality housing management and support services to service users
• Coordinate move-ins, move-outs, voids and inspections
• Monitor client wellbeing and provide practical and emotional support
• Collaborate with internal teams, external agencies and care providers to ensure appropriate support

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Excellent communication

Job description

Mears Group is seeking a Housing Support Officer in Perth to assist asylum seekers with their Home Office right-to-work applications, provide practical and emotional support, and manage housing services within a regional portfolio.

The role involves safeguarding, welfare monitoring, accurate record-keeping and cross-team collaboration to ensure compliant, person-centred support. It requires flexibility, resilience and a full UK driving licence.