Housing Officer - UASC and Care Leaver

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Job Title: UASC and Care Leaver Housing Officer
Location: Canterbury and Herne Bay
Salary: £27,000-£35,000
Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Purpose of the Role:
You will support the delivery of a professional and responsive accommodation service under the KCC contract. You’ll carry out audits across your property portfolio, reporting findings to the UASC and Care Team Manager, with a focus on identifying risks, improving processes, and ensuring compliance.
Key Responsibilities:

Manage and prioritise your diary to complete all scheduled property inspections and audits, reporting findings to the UASC and Care Leaver Team Manager.
Ensure properties meet health and safety standards and contractual requirements and reporting defects.
Prepare properties for occupation and handover in line with agreed timescales.
Maintain inventory, property signage, and stores in accordance with company processes.
Support young people through inductions, ongoing property management, and liaising with support services as needed.
Attend and report on internal audits, fire risk assessments, and compliance checks, escalating issues and updating records as required.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, respond to issues promptly, and provide cover for absent colleagues.
Manage personal objectives, develop relevant skills, and support contract performance and compliance.
Required Skills:
Experience managing property portfolios, including inspections, repairs, inventories, and move-ins/outs.
Good knowledge of housing regulations and compliance standards.
Capable of supporting vulnerable young people, including asylum seekers and care leavers.
Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and reporting protocols.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly organised with strong time management and the ability to work independently.
Confident in audits, record-keeping, and ensuring contractual compliance.
Experienced in liaising with social workers, local authorities, and support agencies.
Professional, flexible, and able to build strong working relationships.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (daily travel required).
Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Health Membership
Life cover
6-month probation period
4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution
Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed
Employee Assistance Programme
Referral scheme
The successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role.
Please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) to learn more, or submit your application today

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