Housing Officer South London & Kent 6-Month Contract (Maternity Cover) £22£25 per hour We are working with a respected Housing Association that provides

specialist supported housing

for vulnerable adults. They are looking for an experienced

Housing Officer

to cover a

6-month maternity contract , with a strong focus on

face-to-face housing management

across South London and Kent. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being out on patch, building relationships with tenants, carrying out

tenancy visits ,

welfare checks ,

sign-ups , and ensuring homes are safe, compliant and well managed. A

full UK driving licence is essential , as the role involves regular travel between schemes. The Role As Housing Officer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day housing management of a patch of supported housing schemes, working closely with tenants, care and support providers, and internal teams. You will be a visible presence on site, ensuring tenants feel supported, listened to and safe in their homes. Key duties include: Carrying out regular

tenancy and property visits

(minimum quarterly) Completing

tenant sign-ups , tenancy sustainment work and welfare checks Managing

voids , inspections and re-lets to maximise occupancy Ensuring buildings meet

health & safety and building safety compliance Working with maintenance teams to report and follow up repairs Responding to tenancy management issues, including

anti-social behaviour Liaising with care and support providers to maintain positive, welcoming environments Supporting rent and service charge collection alongside the Income Team Accurately recording tenant contact and actions on housing management systems About You Were looking for someone who: Has experience working as a

Housing Officer or similar housing management role Is confident carrying out

face-to-face tenant engagement

and lone working Has experience managing tenancies, sign-ups, voids and property inspections Is organised, proactive and able to manage their own patch Has strong communication skills and can work collaboratively with multiple agencies Holds a

full UK driving licence

and can travel across South London and Kent Experience within

supported housing or working with vulnerable adults

is highly desirable. Whats on Offer £22£25 per hour 6-month fixed-term contract

covering maternity leave Mileage expenses covered An opportunity to make a genuine difference to peoples lives Supportive team environment within a values-led housing provider If youre a Housing Officer who thrives on being out in the community, engaging directly with tenants and delivering high-quality housing management, wed love to hear from you.

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