Housing Management Worker

Join Us and Help Shape Brighter Futures At Depaul UK, we believe in people’s potential — and we take action every day to help unlock it. Whether you’re supporting young people directly or strengthening our organisation behind the scenes, your work will create real, lasting impact. About the Role Make a real difference as a Housing Management Worker at our service in Lambeth . You’ll take the lead in managing safe, high-quality accommodation for young people at risk of homelessness—driving standards across repairs, voids, rent collection, and compliance while working closely with landlords, contractors, and support teams to keep services running smoothly. We’re looking for someone with housing or supported accommodation experience who brings strong tenancy management knowledge, confidence with welfare benefits, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. You’ll work directly with young people with complex needs, using a strengths-based, psychologically informed approach to help them sustain tenancies, reduce arrears, and build independence. Join an inclusive, values-driven organisation where your work has real impact. With ongoing training, support, and a strong team culture, you’ll help create safe homes, empower young people, and deliver services that truly change lives. Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time ( 37.5 hour per week ), permanent role. KEY DELIVERABLES • You will always ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service, including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable. • You will advise all prospective or new tenants/residents of their rights and responsibilities under their tenancy/license agreement. • You will be responsible for ensuring that repairs are undertaken to a high standard, within an appropriate time frame and represent value for money. • You will be responsible for ensuring that accommodation units are well maintained in accordance with the management agreement and for bringing them quickly into management to minimize void loss. • You will prepare short reports on arrears, voids, and repairs for the service manager, Depaul’s central services and commissioner meetings as required. • You will be responsible for ensuring that all common parts and grounds of Depaul managed properties are in good maintenance order and adhere to Depaul Health and Safety requirements. • You will be responsible for maintaining Health and Safety standards in the premises and a point of information for clients regarding Health and Safety. • You will facilitate the fair allocation of letting accommodation in accordance with Depaul’s Policy and Procedures. • You will work with the keyworkers and clients to collect rents and service charges and hold responsibility for the accurate reporting of rental income, voids and allocations to Depaul’s finance team. • You will liaise with local Housing Benefit Teams, Social Service Departments or other authorities regarding individual rental income claims. • You will work proactively with keyworkers and clients to develop personal payment plans to support clients not to incur rental debt. • You will be the first point of contact for landlord queries and contractors. • You will support and facilitate the work of the volunteers who add value to the work that we do. • You will contribute to making the environment a positive place to work for all staff, volunteers, and students. • You will undertake further duties as commensurate to the role identified by your line manager. • Demonstrate a commitment to client involvement by advocating client involvement opportunities, for example by actively promoting the Voice of Depaul to clients and attending residents meetings when appropriate. • You will attend training as appropriate to your development to support you in your role. • You will form an integral part of the team and as such attend team meetings when required. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU – PERSON SPECIFICATION When completing your application form please address all the points set out below. • Experience of working within a supported and/or social housing setting • An understanding and commitment to working in an assets based way • An understanding of the needs of people experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, substance use, or leaving care. • A knowledge and understanding of housing management • A knowledge and understanding of welfare benefits • Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills • Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures • A commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity. • Commitment to promoting an environment which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others. • Personal and professional integrity • High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries • Effective collaborative working • Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development • Respect for the values and ethos of Depaul and its founding partners. What You’ll Receive • Tailored training and development • Flexible working options where suitable • 26 days annual leave, rising with service • Family‑friendly leave policies • Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access • Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more • Cash health plan for you and your family • Death‑in‑service benefit • Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment Depaul UK is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.