Job Description
Housing Management Worker
East Midlands (Derby Base Office)
3 Months
35 Hours Per Week
£18.56 LTD / £15.93 PAYE (inc hol)
Support vulnerable individuals across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire by managing tenancies and properties in a vital housing service delivered by a leading national charity.
THE ROLE
We are currently recruiting for a Housing Management Worker to join a respected national charity, based in the East Midlands. You will manage a portfolio of properties, supporting tenants and ensuring compliance with housing and safety standards.
1. Provide tenancy support including benefit claims and signposting to support services
2. Complete initial and ongoing risk and needs assessments to determine eligibility
3. Manage sign-ups and ensure tenancy obligations are clearly communicated and upheld
4. Liaise with Asset Management to maintain property standards and report repairs
5. Order essential goods and furniture for new tenants
6. Monitor and maximise rent collection and address arrears
7. Build positive relationships with tenants, neighbours, and the local community
THE CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role such as Housing Officer, managing both properties and people.
8. Strong knowledge of tenancy management, housing law and rent arrears procedures
9. Experience conducting health and safety checks in supported housing
10. Familiarity with managing anti-social behaviour in line with organisational policy
11. Ability to keep accurate records and use housing management systems
12. Comfortable working independently across a large geographical area
THE CONTRACT
13. Working hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (40 working hours, 35 paid with 5 hours lunch unpaid)
14. Travel required across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire – full driving licence, own vehicle, and business insurance essential
15. Hybrid working model: Mandatory office day on Wednesdays in Derby, remaining days in the community
16. 3-month contract, Temp to Perm
17. The pay for the role is £18.56 per hour LTD. The PAYE equivalent is £15.93 per hour, inclusive of holiday.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call on c 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!