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New Appointments Group Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

New Appointments Group Ltd is seeking a Housing Management Assistant to support vulnerable individuals in Folkestone and Dover. The role covers property safety, maintenance, compliance, and resident support across supported accommodation, coordinating with teams and external agencies.

You will carry out property inspections, health & safety checks, and assist with tenancy sign-ups. Applicants should have a full UK driving licence, strong communication skills, and DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle access is essential.
• Experience in housing management or property inspections is preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.
• DBS clearance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular property inspections and health & safety checks.
• Ensure accommodation is clean, safe, and maintained to a good standard.
• Report repairs and liaise with contractors, landlords, and housing providers.
• Support new residents with tenancy sign-ups and housing administration.
• Maintain records and ensure safeguarding and housing procedures compliance.
• Build relationships with residents, colleagues, and partner agencies.

Skills

Driving licence

Property inspections

Health & safety

Communication skills

Organisational skills

DBS check

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Housing Management Assistant to support vulnerable individuals living in supported accommodation across the Folkestone and Dover areas.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you will help ensure properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant, while supporting residents and working closely with internal teams and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out regular property inspections and health & safety checks.
• Ensure accommodation is clean, safe, and maintained to a good standard.
• Report repairs and maintenance issues and liaise with contractors, landlords, and housing providers.
• Support new residents with tenancy sign-ups and housing-related administration.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding and housing procedures.
• Build positive relationships with residents, colleagues, and partner agencies.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential).
• Experience in housing management, property inspections, health & safety, or a similar role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Good IT skills and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting vulnerable people would be advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS

Hours:

• Ideally working 30 hours per week, but could consider anything above 22.5. Can be flexible how these hours are worked within 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

We are looking for someone who is positive, proactive, adaptable, and committed to providing a high-quality housing service.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

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.