Temporary Housing Officer – 5 Month Contract

Location: East Dorset (covering Ferndown & Verwood)

Contract: Temporary – 5 months

Pay Rate: £16.50 - £18.50 per hour PAYE

A superb opportunity for a proactive, people-focused Housing Officer to join a dedicated team, delivering exceptional housing management services to residents in the independent living properties, acting as the go-to contact for residents, ensuring they remain safe, well, and independent. You will build trust, solve problems fast, and help people stay well and independent in their homes.

Main tasks include:

• Being a visible, accessible presence in our communities and building trusted relationships with customers.
• Conducting annual “check-ins” to ensure residents’ wellbeing and independence.
• Arranging and running scheme meetings, encouraging customer involvement.
• Organising social inclusion activities and signposting community opportunities.
• Carrying out Health & Safety and neighbourhood inspections, managing risks promptly.
• Liaising with care providers, service partners, and stakeholders to resolve issues effectively.
• Managing tenancies, including support, enforcement, and thorough case management.
• Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns.
• Maintaining accurate records using digital and mobile IT systems.

What you will bring:

• Experience in the housing sector and an understanding of current housing issues.
• Insight into the needs of older, disabled, and vulnerable customers.
• Resilience, empathy, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

If you’re a reliable, solutions-focused housing professional who thrives in a busy, people-centred role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help customers live independently in their homes and communities.

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