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Are you an experienced housing professional looking for a role in the third sector?

What about making a real difference to people who struggle with their mental health?

We are working with an incredible charity in the Swansea area that does just that.

Housing Officer - Charity / Third Sector

PLEASE NOTE - A DBS ON THE UPDATE SERVICE IS WILL BE A DISTINCT ADVANTAGE

What are the basics?

This is a temporary role, with a strong possibility of becoming long term or even permanent.
Covering an initial 2 to 3 months.
Salary of £30,000 per annum (paid weekly).
Hours 9am to 5pm.
Monday to Friday.
Hybrid with mostly home working.
1 to 2 days in out in the community, the rest of the time working at home.
Very flexible in terms of managing your diary day to day.
Be autonomous and self-sufficient.

What will you do?

Work out the community with tenants who struggle with housing and mental health
Assist the service manager in the areas of anti-social behaviour, property condition, abandonments, rent arrears etc.
Liaise with social landlords around housing issues.
Working on the following: disrepair, fitness for habitation, court processes (in very limited cases).
Managing the arrears management system.
Work in partnership with other organisations, charities and services.
Deal with issues in a compassionate and understanding manner.
Maintain compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements.
Assist with properties across Swansea, Caerphilly and Torfaen.

What do you need?

A strong background in housing and tenancy.
Good understanding of the issues faced by those who struggle with their mental health.
A non-judgemental and understanding approach.
Empathetic and caring personality.
Knowledge of other complex issues e.g. substance misuse, homelessness etc. will be a distinct advantage.
Excellent record keeping and IT skills.
A desire to help and support others.
Understanding of safeguarding of children and adults.

If this sounds like a job for you...please get in touch with Keeran @ Moxie People. Let us know you are interested in the Swansea based Housing Officer role.

We look forward to speaking with you