Housing Officer

Housing Officer
Islington
Temp
Part Time – 26 Hours
Join a forward-thinking Housing Association in Islington as a Specialist Housing Officer, supporting older residents and delivering a high-quality housing management service. THE ROLE
As a Specialist Housing Officer, you will deliver a responsive, resident-focused service within the Older Adults Schemes, helping to sustain tenancies, improve wellbeing, and support independent living.

• Carry out assessments for referred residents and coordinate viewings and lettings
• Conduct tenancy sign-ups and create tailored housing and wellbeing plans
• Assist residents with maximising income and accessing benefits
• Liaise with care agencies and build professional partnerships
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained in homes and communal areas
• Support tenancy management and investigate breaches
• Promote resident engagement through events and meetings
• Handle queries and complaints to ensure a positive resident experience

THE CANDIDATE
We’re looking for someone with previous experience in a similar housing role, ideally within supported or older persons’ housing schemes.

• Experience delivering housing management or tenancy support services
• Strong understanding of welfare benefits and income maximisation
• Skilled in partnership working with external support and care agencies
• Able to work independently with a high level of professionalism
• Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities

THE CONTRACT
Working Hours: Tuesday–Thursday (9am–5pm), Friday (9am–2pm), 26 hours per week
Length of Contract: 3-month contract, with potential for extension
The pay for the role is     £24.20           per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is     £20.63           per hour, inclusive of holiday.

  HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please apply directly or email bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208 966 and ask for Beth for more info
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!