Job Description

Housing Officers Wanted
Salary: £25,522 Location: Leicester (travelling between 3 close-by locations) Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri. One weekend out of four (4 days in the week, plus 4 hours each on Sat and Sun)

What's in it for YOU?

• Competitive Salary: £25,522 per year.
• Generous Leave: 33 days annual leave + birthday leave + service leave + purchase additional leave.
• Great Benefits: Pension scheme, health cash plan, menopause leave for both women and men.
• Amazing Perks!

About the Role
Are you ready for a role that gives you a sense of achievement? We are seeking a Housing Officer to support young people at risk of becoming homeless. Join an incredible team dedicated to helping service users live independently and engage with the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Intensive housing management (3 hours support per person per week).
• Needs and risk assessments.
• Manage admissions and transfers, including issuing agreements, key handovers, and inductions.
• Ensure Housing Benefit claims are submitted.
• Support occupants with rent payments and arrears plans.
• Help young people sustain education, employment, or training.
• Address anti-social behaviour and occupancy breaches.
• Work with external agencies to prevent evictions and provide resettlement support.

Skills and Experience Required

• Qualifications: Level 3 in Housing, Youth & Community Development, Social Work, Coaching, or relevant Social Science.
• Passion: Eager to help those struggling with tenancy and at risk of homelessness.
• Transferable Skills: Able to support vulnerable adults.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now for immediate consideration and to learn about similar other roles we have available.