Independent Living Housing Officer

Independent Living Housing Officer

Milton Keynes and Daventry

£31,500 per annum plus car allowance (Pro rata)

Permanent

Full time (30 hours per week)

Are you an enthusiastic and driven individual with a proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service in a supported housing environment? Do you possess a strong commitment to empowering individuals to lead independent lives within their communities? If you answered yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a self-motivated Specialist Housing Manager to oversee two Independent Living Schemes in Daventry and Milton Keynes. This role is pivotal in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our residents. Working 30 hours per week, we offer flexible arrangements from Monday to Friday. A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential for this position.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead the effective housing management of two Independent Living Schemes, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.

• Conduct assessments to understand the housing and support needs of prospective and current customers, enabling successful tenancy sustainment.

• Manage scheme budgets and develop actionable plans to meet service objectives.

• Collaborate with external agencies to enhance the support provided to our customers.

• Address housing-related issues including rent arrears, antisocial behaviour, safeguarding, and maintenance.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and oversee facility maintenance.

We d Love to Meet Someone With:

• A genuine passion for supporting others, demonstrating empathy and compassion.

• Knowledge and understanding of housing management and tenancy issues (training provided for outstanding candidates without specific experience).

• Familiarity with professional boundaries, safeguarding principles, and managing antisocial behaviour.

• Strong experience in providing person-centred support, particularly for individuals with complex needs.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with strong IT literacy.

• Confidence to work independently, with effective risk assessment and support planning capabilities.

• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy and diverse workload.

What We Offer You:

• A competitive salary of £31,500 (30 hours needs to be prorated)

• A car allowance of £2,000.

• 28 days of holiday PLUS Bank Holidays.

• A generous contributory pension scheme.

• Private health care and free life assurance.

• Access to a comprehensive suite of wellbeing services and tools, including a digital gym.

• Opportunities for professional development and learning.

• Discounted gym membership and retail discount scheme.

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application.

Closing date: 12th February 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if we receive a suitable number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon.