Part-Time Housing Project Officer — Help Families Find Homes

YMCA East Surrey; Redhill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Gym membership

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Discount

Leave entitlement

Leisure access

Job summary

YMCA East Surrey is seeking a Housing Project Officer to join the NextStep project, supporting singles, couples and families in housing need with a local Tandridge link. You will source accommodation, offer advice, and develop long-term private sector solutions.

Strong welfare benefits knowledge and clear communication are essential. The role requires minimum NVQ Level 3, a commitment to safeguarding, and a 14-hour week pattern (3 days).

Qualifications

• Provide housing advice tailored to applicants’ needs.
• Assess affordability and advise on benefit entitlements.
• Prepare tenancy paperwork and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Housing Advice and Administration: Assess needs and provide quality housing advice; assess affordability and advise on benefits; assist with housing forms and tenancy paperwork; maintain loan records.

Skills

Housing Advice

Benefits knowledge

Administrative Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

YMCA East Surrey is seeking a Housing Project Officer to join the NextStep project, supporting singles, couples and families in housing need with a local Tandridge link. You will source accommodation, offer advice, and develop long-term private sector solutions.

Strong welfare benefits knowledge and clear communication are essential. The role requires minimum NVQ Level 3, a commitment to safeguarding, and a 14-hour week pattern (3 days).