UASC and Care Leaver Housing Officer

Job Title: UASC and Care Leaver Housing Officer Location: Canterbury and Herne Bay Salary: £28,000-£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, ..... full job details .....