Sheltered Housing Officer

Location Berkshire
Job type: Temporary
Salary: ££20 - £23
Contact name: Sukh Rai

Contact email: srai@karterthomas.co.uk
Job ref: 2658746
Published: 4 days ago
Startdate: 22/03/2026

🌟 Sheltered Housing Officer – 3-Month Temporary Contract

Are you passionate about supporting older people to live independently, safely, and confidently in their homes? We are working with a valued client to recruit a dedicated Sheltered Housing Officer for a 3‑month temporary assignment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference within a well-respected Housing team.

🔎 About the Role

As a Sheltered Housing Officer, you will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of high‑quality sheltered housing schemes, ensuring the buildings remain safe, secure, and well‑maintained. You’ll play a key role in supporting residents to live independently, promoting wellbeing, and reducing loneliness through proactive engagement and partnership working.

🏡 Key Responsibilities

In this rewarding position, you will:

  • Deliver housing management and support services that help residents sustain their tenancy and access wellbeing services.

  • Assist with creating support plans focused on reducing isolation and enhancing quality of life.

  • Work closely with adult social care, healthcare providers, voluntary organisations, and other partners to ensure resident safety.

  • Organise community activities and resident meetings to increase engagement and build community spirit.

  • Maximise rent and service charge income through early intervention on arrears.

  • Empower residents to get involved in shaping and improving the service.

  • Carry out health & safety and fire safety checks in accordance with statutory landlord requirements.

  • Manage the sign‑up process for new tenants and support with pre‑void inspections.

  • Handle low‑level ASB issues and escalate when required.

👤 About You

Essential Experience:

  • Previous experience delivering housing management and support services to older people.

  • Experience managing health & safety and fire safety within a supported housing setting.

  • Confident handling emergencies and managing conflict sensitively and effectively.

  • Access to transport and a valid UK driving licence.