Female* Housing Assistant
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Female* Housing Assistant to join our team based across North Somerset, working part-time, permanent contract, 30 hours per week on a rota system. You will receive a competitive salary of £28,598 per annum pro-rata plus benefits.
Established in 1999, Next Link is the leading provider of domestic abuse services to women and children in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. We are committed to providing holistic, empowering and personalised support and advocacy to women and children experiencing domestic abuse, focusing on survivors safety and recovery.
In Return For Joining Us, We Will Offer You
* Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
* 3 extra holidays including International Womens Day
* Excellent development and training opportunities
* Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)
* Mindful Employer Plus Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Health and Wellbeing programme
About The Role
As our Female Housing Assistant, you will work as part of a dedicated housing team within our supported housing services across Missing Link and Next Link. You will deliver a high-quality client housing management service, overseeing accommodation-based services.
* Provide accommodation for women fleeing domestic abuse in safe-houses and complex needs safe-house in North Somerset.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensure safe, high-standard homes for service users by overseeing repairs and required health and safety checks; liaising with landlords and contractors.
* Empower and inform women to meet the financial responsibilities of their tenancy or licence through organisational rent and arrears procedures.
* Ensure rooms are available for new service users promptly, achieving quick turnarounds in line with internal deadlines.
* Work closely with support service teams to help residents understand and comply with the obligations of their licence or tenancy.
What We Are Looking For
* Minimum of two years’ significant experience working with individuals with mental health needs or complex and multiple needs (e.g., homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency, long-term conditions, domestic abuse, sexual violence).
* Ability to maintain hope and optimism for the individual, with high expectations for recovery.
* Manage a property caseload, documentation and time effectively, ensuring up-to-date and clear records in line with policies.
* A current, full driving licence and access to an appropriate vehicle, as the role requires travel throughout North Somerset.
How To Apply
Pleasedownload the Application Pack from our website and complete the Application Form. Please submit your application by 9am on Monday 10th November 2025. Interviews will be held on 12th and 13th November 2025.
Next Link is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Missing Link is committed to Equal Opportunities. *Due to the specific requirements of this role, this post is exempt under the Equality Act (2010), Part 1, Schedule 9 (Genuine Occupational Requirement).
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