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Housing officer

Folkestone
Permanent
Change Grow Live
Housing officer
Posted: 27 September
Offer description

About the role:

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll be working closely with residents to support their recovery and promote independent living in a safe, stable environment. You’ll provide person-centred keywork support while also managing tenancy agreements, rent accounts, and coordinating housing benefit applications.

You’ll also:

1. Carry out regular health & safety and property checks

2. Liaise with maintenance teams and external housing bodies

3. Support residents in accessing move-on housing and community resources

4. Work as part of a passionate team who are driven by compassion and hope

This role is based across our Folkestone and Canterbury projects.

About you:

You’ll be someone who is committed to empowering people on their recovery journeys and confident working in a structured housing environment. You’ll bring both compassion and practicality, with a strong understanding of housing legislation, welfare benefits, and health & safety compliance.

We’re especially looking for people who have:

5. Experience in supported accommodation, housing management, or social housing

6. Knowledge of tenancy agreements and rent arrears processes

7. A flexible approach and strong team ethic

8. Experience in substance misuse, social care, or recovery work (desirable)

9. The ability to travel between Folkestone and Canterbury as needed

What you’ll get from us:

10. 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing with service

11. Paid ‘Wellness Hour’ every week

12. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Wellness Hub

13. Training and career development opportunities

14. Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays and more

15. A friendly and supportive workplace where your voice matters

16. Refer a Friend scheme

Join a team that helps people rebuild their lives.

We’re proud to be a values-led organisation and an inclusive employer. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and lived experiences. If you’re passionate about making a difference and committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces where people can thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:

Interviews will be held either on 23rd or 24th Spetember 2025

Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 14/10/2025 Closing Date 10/10/2025

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