Housing Officer - Nottinghamshire

Housing Officer – Nottinghamshire (AASC)

Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Salary: £29,250.00 per annum (plus excellent benefits)

Job Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday)

Job ID: 311403

Make a Meaningful Impact in Community Support

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with essential public service providers to connect compassionate, customer-focused professionals with rewarding roles. We are currently seeking a dedicated Housing Officer for the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) in Nottinghamshire.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in assisting vulnerable asylum seekers through the asylum system, ensuring they have access to vital support and a high standard of safe, compliant accommodation.

What You’ll Do

As a Housing Officer, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Service User Support & Inductions: Deliver core support services, provide comprehensive inductions for new arrivals, and manage requests or incidents raised through AIRE services.

• Property Standards & Inspections: Conduct regular monthly property and facility inspections within initial accommodation (IA) to ensure contractual requirements and safety standards are met.

• Maintenance & Operations: Oversee day-to-day site operations, manage supplier/visitor access, coordinate first-fix or minor repairs, and monitor building safety (including CCTV, patrols, and fire testing).

• Safeguarding & Welfare: Prioritize the safety and welfare of service users by conducting welfare checks, managing anti-social behaviour, and following robust safeguarding procedures.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Strong background working in a service environment with demonstrable, high-level communication skills, alongside property-related environment experience.

• Core Skills: Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, IT literacy (MS Word, Excel), and the ability to manage conflict professionally.

• Licence & Travel: A valid UK driving licence is required (a company car is provided).

• Desirable Traits: Previous maintenance knowledge, safeguarding experience, or background in a security-related role.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: £29,250.00 per annum with regular reviews.

• Provided Resources: A company car is supplied for your role.

• Leave Entitlement: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.

• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans, and 30% off at managed leisure centres.

• Development & Perks: Access to over 1,100 internal training courses, ShareSave scheme, retailer discounts, and a paid volunteering day.