Kisharon Langdon UK has an exciting opportunity for a Housing Officer to join the growing team in Colindale, London.

Job Title: Housing Officer

Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 per annum

Hours: 36 Hours p/w, Full Time, Permanent

Location: Colindale, Northwest London, NW9 6TH

Closing date:13th June 2025

About Us:

Kisharon Langdon are a newly merged charity offering a wider breadth of services of enhanced quality, enabling us to better support people with a learning disability and autistic people and their families.

From nursery and school to further education, through to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon will enable people with a learning disability and autistic people to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations.

Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals who share our values and are passionate about supporting others to live full, independent lives.

Housing Officer - The Role:

The Housing Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management concerning housing, facilities, and tenancy management in relation to properties within the supported living services in London. The focus of this role will be to ensure that the services are delivered to a high standard and meet the agreed performance targets, establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Housing Officer - Key Responsibilities:

- To work with individuals to ensure appropriate assessment and transition of people with learning disabilities moving into supported living housing

- To provide support and advice on housing options, rights and entitlements on all social welfare topics

- To be responsible for all London housing projects, ensuring that all are met and follow through to completion in a timely manner

- Building and maintaining a high profile for the organisation with key partners, both voluntary and statutory, through networking and regular liaison

- To support the work stream outcome targets, ensuring quality assessments are consistently maintained to the highest level

Housing Officer – You:

- Experience of working within a supported and/or social housing setting in an assets-based way

- Good knowledge and understanding of housing options, welfare entitlements, and legal rights- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures

- Experience of small-scale project management

- Full UK Driving license and ability to travel to other sites as required

- Ability to plan and prioritise a busy workload and work independently

- Ability to be able to prioritise activity to ensure effective management

Housing Officer – Benefits:

- 21 days holiday which increases with length of service, plus bank holidays and Major Jewish holidays, (increases with length of service)

- Pension scheme - (NatWest Cushion)

- Blue light card - access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national & local retailers

- Eyecare benefits – via Vision Express

- Long service recognition and reward & employer referral bonus

- Season ticket loan and Bike2Work scheme

- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues

- Development and career progression opportunities

How to apply:

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note: We may begin shortlisting and interviewing before the closing date, depending on application volume. Early applications are encouraged.

Please apply online today with your most current up to date CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

To apply for this exciting Housing Officer role, please click Apply.