Daytime Housing Officer- Full Time- Preston

Daytime Housing Officer - Full Time - Preston Equality Statement: Excel Housing Solutions is committed to recruiting staff in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. However, this post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, 'Occupational Requirements'. About the Role

Pay is negotiated from Real Living Wage upwards, dependent on relevant experience.

Hours: 36.75 hours per week - (3x 12.25 hour shifts)

Excel Housing Solutions are looking for a Female Daytime Housing Officer to join our growing team for our Preston Accommodation Project.

The Housing Officer is responsible for upholding accommodation standards, managing property tasks, following health and safety rules, and handling duties related to building occupancy.

As a Housing Officer, you help ensure the building stays safe, secure, and clean while creating a positive environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Working alongside managers and various teams, you'll ensure health and safety standards are met, manage potential risks, and maintain the property at a high level of quality.

The ideal candidate will be organised, flexible, resilient, and must be able to handle all situations that arise due to the nature of our clients including potential unauthorised visitors to the service. We are looking for individuals who are innovative, assertive, empathetic with a positive attitude.

The successful applicant will work in partnership with statutory agencies to reduce the risks attached to the women in our care.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience or from underrepresented backgrounds.

Why Join Excel Housing Solutions?

We care for our team just as much as we care for our clients. You'll benefit from the following:

• Free, confidential 24/7 mental health support
• Death in Service cover for a nominated person
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & sick pay
• One extra day off for your birthday
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave
• Additional leave for every full year of service (up to 5 days)
• Company pension scheme
• Regular supervision, wellbeing check ins, and reflective practice
• Free annual eye tests
• Casual dress code
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A warm, inclusive, and supportive team environment
• Access to further training / education opportunities.

Legal and Safeguarding

• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• The role involves regulated activity and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings (including those considered 'spent') must be disclosed unless 'protected'.
• A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• You must adhere to all safeguarding, lone working, and confidentiality policies.

Due to the nature of the role all applicants must be aged 18 plus. Please confirm you are this age or above.