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Our recruitment experience in social housing jobs 

We understand what it takes to take on such an important role, giving help and advice to people who are in need of a home. Your skills have never been so sought-after. Whether at the start of your career or at the director level, we have many connections that will help place you in your dream organisation.

We have over 20 years of experience placing individuals like you in social housing roles. Our team of experts can place you in various social housing roles. These include roles such as housing officer, leasehold officer jobs, income recovery, housing assistant, anti-social behaviour roles, tenant advice and project worker positions.  

Our consultants have a deep understanding and in-depth insight into what you need from a social housing role. We can provide personalised recruitment services such as help with your interview, coaching at every stage of the recruitment process and career advice to help you advance through your career.  

We have a team of social housing specialists who will help you find the right job for you in Birmingham, London, Bristol, Brighton, Glasgow, Newcastle and across the UK. Use our office locator to find your nearest Social Housing office.

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SOCIAL HOUSING JOBS FAQs

You can expect to earn anything between £30,000-£47,000 per annum depending on experience in a social housing role. 

There are a variety of tasks you’d undertake in a social housing role. This includes: 

  • Assessing the needs of applicants 
  • Allocating empty houses 
  • Regular inspections  
  • Dealing with payments  
  • Resolve anti-social behaviours 
  • Attend tenant's meetings 
  • Prepare reports  

It’s quite a demanding role, so certain skill sets will suit this role more. For example, negotiating, time management, relationship management, empathy, problem-solving and great communication.  

There are no formal qualifications needed to do this role. However, some will ask for the following: 

  • SCQF Levels 4-6 
  • Modern Apprenticeship in Housing  
  • A Chartered Institute of Housing Certificate or Diploma

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