Housing Officer, Social Work

Be the Difference Behind Someone’s Breakthrough. Make a Real Impact—Every Day – Langley Trust

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate Housing Officer to join our busy and friendly team based in Rochester, Kent. The role is part time, permanent, working 20 hours per week with the requirement to take part in the on call rota.

We offer a competitive salary of £13,649 per annum and a workplace that truly values teamwork, compassion, and professional development. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where your contribution is recognised, this is the perfect place to grow.

REWARDS PACKAGE

• Upto 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d)
• Funded Health Cash Plan
• Smart Health – free online GP service 24/7.
• Pension scheme, matched up to 8%
• Life Assurance up to 3 times your salary
• Flexible benefits package, including Holiday Trading and Cycle Scheme - can be tailored to meet your individual needs
• Paid DBS and renewals
• Access to private holiday home getaway in Torquay
• Wellbeing Support – our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling and legal advice
• Chaplaincy and pastoral support
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the management of the referral process to achieve agreed occupancy/target levels.
• Providing information to clients and advise on welfare benefits including housing benefits.
• Assist in the assessment of needs and the provision of equipment/facilities as required where tenants have a physical disability.
• Provide information about tenants’ rights and responsibilities
• Address incidents of rent arrears
• Develop and maintain accurate records including correspondence, housing management plans and health and safety records
• Support statutory agencies in the monitoring of risk and other support/care or training factors
• Ensure that the team is fully briefed on the tenants and referrals

As our Housing Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Trust policies, procedures and stakeholder contracts by liaising with internal and external agencies and partners, ensuring that all properties within the service are safe, habitable, fit for purpose and fully equipped in accordance with the Trust policies and the terms of the tenancy agreement with the relevant landlords.

We reserve the right to close earlier if we receive sufficient applicants.

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS with adult barred list check is required for this role and job offers will be subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory evidence of the successful applicant’s right to work in the UK.

This role is eligible for consideration under the Employee Referral Scheme. For further information around the referring principals and scope, please consult the Employee Referral Scheme Guide.