Housing Management Assistant

£13.85 - £15.52 hourly

Job Description

Housing Management Assistant

LOCATION: Canterbury
SALARY: £13.85 + holiday pay (£15.52)
DURATION: Temp until end December, possibility for extension
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

We are looking for a positive, motivated and people-focused Housing Management Assistant to join our Canterbury team on a temporary basis.
You ll help ensure our supported accommodation is safe, well-maintained and welcoming, working closely with Homeless & Prevention Coaches and external partners to support vulnerable people.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out regular property, health & safety and compliance checks.
  • Support residents with practical housing management.
  • Report and follow up repairs, damage and maintenance issues.
  • Ensure rooms and communal areas are clean, safe and ready for residents.
  • Manage tenancy and licence agreements and explain residents responsibilities.
  • Recognise and report safeguarding concerns appropriately.
  • Liaise with landlords, Housing Associations, Local Authorities and other agencies.
  • Maintain accurate housing, financial and administrative records.
  • Build positive relationships with residents, colleagues and the local community.
About You
We re looking for someone who is:
  • People-focused, positive and enthusiastic.
  • Organised and able to manage competing priorities.
  • A confident communicator and team player.
  • Adaptable, proactive and able to solve problems.
  • Comfortable working independently and handling challenging situations calmly.
  • Committed to safeguarding, equality and delivering a high-quality service.
  • IT literate and able to maintain accurate records.
Essential: Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle, plus experience of working with different agencies/professionals and some knowledge or experience of housing management, health & safety or housing law.
Experience supporting homeless or vulnerable people is desirable but not essential.
If you re passionate about helping people and creating safe, welcoming homes, we d love to hear from you.

To apply for this role please contact Cali Webb on (phone number removed) or submit your CV via this job site.

Job Ref:

3192788248