Housing Officer
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Overview
Seeking a Residential Housing Support Recovery Worker
Be a part of something life-changing.
At Change Grow Live we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to change their direction grow as individuals and live life to its full potential. Were a charity that puts people firstwhether thats the individuals we support or our incredible colleagues.
Were currently looking for a compassionate and organised Residential Housing Support Officer. Be a part of something life-changing. At Change Grow Live we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to change their direction grow as individuals and live life to its full potential....
As a key member of the team youll support residents in building independence maintaining abstinence and preparing to move on to longer-term housing. Youll also help manage the practical elements of supported housingfrom tenancy agreements and rent accounts to health and safety and maintenance.
This role is ideal for someone with a background in supported housing or recovery services who is ready to bring their skills empathy and energy to a team thats transforming lives every day.
Location:Folkestone and Canterbury
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full time Salary Range: 27861.26 - 32002.35 (Dependent on experience pro rata for part time hours).
*Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
About the role:
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. Youll be working closely with residents to support their recovery and promote independent living in a safe stable environment. Youll provide person-centred keywork support while also managing tenancy agreements rent accounts and coordinating housing benefit applications.
Youll also:
Carry out regular health & safety and property checks
Liaise with maintenance teams and external housing bodies
Support residents in accessing move-on housing and community resources
Work as part of a passionate team who are driven by compassion and hope
This role is based across our Folkestone and Canterbury projects.
About you:
Youll be someone who is committed to empowering people on their recovery journeys and confident working in a structured housing environment. Youll bring both compassion and practicality with a strong understanding of housing legislation welfare benefits and health & safety compliance.
Were especially looking for people who have:
Experience in supported accommodation housing management or social housing
Knowledge of tenancy agreements and rent arrears processes
A flexible approach and strong team ethic
Experience in substance misuse social care or recovery work (desirable)
The ability to travel between Folkestone and Canterbury as needed
What youll get from us:
25 days holiday ( bank holidays) increasing with service
Paid Wellness Hour every week
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Wellness Hub
Training and career development opportunities
Discounts for shopping cinema holidays and more
A friendly and supportive workplace where your voice matters
- Refer a Friend scheme
Join a team that helps people rebuild their lives.
Were proud to be a values-led organisation and an inclusive employer. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds cultures identities and lived experiences. If youre passionate about making a difference and committed to creating safe inclusive spaces where people can thrive wed love to hear from you.
Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas unfortunately we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:Skilled Worker visa: Overview -
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held on 14th of October 2025
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Interview Date
Closing Date
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Section 8
- Public Health
- Data Collection
- Ellucian
- Banking
- Fair Housing Regulations
- LIHTC
- Budgeting
- Economic Development
- Real Estate Law
- Logistics
- Statistical Analysis
