🌟 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.