Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Housing Officer 

We are looking to appoint three suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the role of Supported Housing Officer in the Supported Housing Team.  

About the role 
To support the development and delivery of effective and high-quality housing services to supported housing customers.  

At Karbon we build, manage, and look after homes for people across the North.  And then we go further, we give them the strong foundations they need to crack on with life.  We want to build better lives for our customers, not just better homes. Everything we do is for their security, health, and happiness under their own roofs, in their communities and out there in the wider world. 

Since our formation in 2017, we’ve been focused on delivering on our three strategic aims - to provide as many good quality homes as we can; to deliver excellent service to our customers; and to shape strong, sustainable places for our communities.  

As a Supported Housing Officer at Karbon Homes you will provide an excellent housing and estate management service to our customers and communities.  This opportunity will empower you to make a difference to people’s lives. 

You will develop and maintain effective working relationships with other internal teams such as specialist housing, community investment, community engagement, money matters, KPS and development. 

About you 
You’ll wow us with your enthusiasm and demonstrate that you have the ability, attitude, and interpersonal skills to build strong and effective relationships with customers and colleagues and support the work of Karbon in our communities. 

It goes without saying that you will have good organisation, time management and ICT skills. But most importantly you will be great with people.   

About our team 
The successful candidate will work in our Supported Housing team led by Mark Pears and Elayne Bristow Supported Housing Team Managers. If you require further information about the role, please contact Mark Pears on 07507790600 or Elayne Bristow on 07930 842176. 

Key Information
It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.  

Supported Housing Officer – Fixed term for 18 months.  

• Salary is £35,117 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,260 per annum (pro rata). 


• Location: Two roles based in Gosforth and one role based in Stanley with some home working available. 


• Regular daily travel will be required within a 25-mile radius of the two officers to cover your patch and carry out face to face visits.
 

 
1 Full time position – 37 hours per week - North Supported housing officer will work Monday to Friday. 

1 Part time position 18.5 hours per week - North Supported housing officer will work Monday to Wednesday (Job share). 

1 Part time position 18.5 hours per week - South Supported housing officer will also work Monday to Wednesday (Job share). 

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to and do not place them at or make them a risk in the role you're applying for. 

The role you're applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) must submit an enhanced disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks. 

Enjoy great benefits
We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits. 

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.  

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/  

Important dates 
Closing date for applications 
Sunday 14 July 2024 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.  

Interview date 
Week commencing Monday 22 July 2024  

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds.  Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview. 

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk