Independent Living Housing Officer

Independent Living Housing Officer 

Milton Keynes and Daventry  

£31,500 per annum plus car allowance 

Permanent 

Full time (37 hours per annum) 

Are you an enthusiastic and driven individual with a proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service in a supported housing environment? Do you possess a strong commitment to empowering individuals to lead independent lives within their communities? If you answered yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you!  

We are seeking a self-motivated Specialist Housing Manager to oversee two Independent Living Schemes in Daventry and Milton Keynes. This role is pivotal in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our residents. Working 37 hours per week, we offer flexible arrangements from Monday to Friday. A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential for this position.

What You Will Be Doing:  

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  Lead the effective housing management of two Independent Living Schemes, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.  

  
  


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  Conduct assessments to understand the housing and support needs of prospective and current customers, enabling successful tenancy sustainment.  

  
  


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  Manage scheme budgets and develop actionable plans to meet service objectives.  

  
  


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  Collaborate with external agencies to enhance the support provided to our customers.  

  
  


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  Address housing-related issues including rent arrears, antisocial behaviour, safeguarding, and maintenance.  

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and oversee facility maintenance.  

  
  

We’d Love to Meet Someone With:  

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  A genuine passion for supporting others, demonstrating empathy and compassion.  

  
  


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  Knowledge and understanding of housing management and tenancy issues (training provided for outstanding candidates without specific experience).  

  
  


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  Familiarity with professional boundaries, safeguarding principles, and managing antisocial behaviour.  

  
  


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  Strong experience in providing person-centred support, particularly for individuals with complex needs.  

  
  


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  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with strong IT literacy.  

  
  


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  Confidence to work independently, with effective risk assessment and support planning capabilities.  

  
  


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  Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy and diverse workload.  

  
  

What We Offer You:  

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  A competitive salary of £31,500  

  
  


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  A car allowance of £2,000.  

  
  


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  28 days of holiday PLUS Bank Holidays.  

  
  


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  A generous contributory pension scheme.  

  
  


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  Private health care and free life assurance.  

  
  


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  Access to a comprehensive suite of wellbeing services and tools, including a digital gym.  

  
  


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  Opportunities for professional development and learning.  

  
  


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  Discounted gym membership and retail discount scheme.  

  
  

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application.  

Closing date: 17th April 2025 

Interview date: To be confirmed  

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if we receive a suitable number of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon.