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Housing Support Officer
Mears Group —Derry
- £29,856.80 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Executive Officer
Education Authority —Belfast
- £31,022 - £32,597 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
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Detention Custody Officer - Larne Short Term Holding Facility
Mitie —Larne
- £28,822 a year
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Life insurance
Senior Youth Worker I (Specialism - Regional) Another Way - Derry & Strabane Area - 2 Posts
Education Authority —Derry
- £39,997 - £43,091 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Training & development
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Social, Behavioural, Emotional and Wellbeing (SBEW) Intervention Officer - Local Impact Teams (School Age)
Education Authority —Omagh
- £33,366 - £36,124 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with children
2d
Detention Custody Officer - Drumkeen VB
Mitie —Belfast
- £28,648 a year
- Overtime
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Security Duty Manager
Wilson James —Belfast
- £20.07 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Team management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Strategic Account Manager - Security Services
BidvestNoonan —Derry
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
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Senior Youth Worker I (Specialism - Regional) Another Way - Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon area
Education Authority —Craigavon
- £39,997 - £43,091 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Training & development
9d
Assistant Youth Support Worker - Part Time - South & West Belfast
Education Authority —Belfast
- £13.63 an hour
- Part-time
5d
Head of Department - Chemistry
Education Authority —Belfast
- £32,916 - £50,876 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Recruiting
3d
Health, Safety & Environmental Officer
Pilgrim's Europe —Dungannon
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
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Field Veterinary Officer (FVO)
Mistev Export Health Certification Ltd —Belfast
- £53,000 - £55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Paid training
- Relocation assistance
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EOS —Lisburn
- Travel
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- £12.82 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing home
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Beaumont Care Homes —Holywood
- £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing home
- Mentoring
- Budgeting
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Housing Support Officer

Mears Group -
Derry

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Job details

Permanent
£29,856.80 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Company car
Annual leave
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Property management

Full job description

Annual salary: up to £29,856.80

REQ0039214

Contract Type:

Permanent

Business Area:

Housing Management

Location:

Derry/Londonderry

Annual salary: up to £29,856.80

Housing Support Officer

Location: Derry/Londonderry and Strabane area

Salary up to £29,856.80 per annum Including company vehicle and fuel card or £3,500 company car allowance

Contract: Full time – Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday

There is an expectation that any candidates will need to undertake OOH duties.
This will be for 1 week out of 12. This includes being on ‘standby’. This is paid
at £30 per weekday and £50 weekend day. There may be a requirement to attend
properties or/and service users during OOH. This is paid at x 1.5

Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Housing Support Officer to join our expanding team. This rewarding role focuses on supporting asylum seekers through their right-to-work application process with the Home Office. You will provide both practical and emotional support, address safeguarding and welfare needs, monitor wellbeing, and keep accurate records for compliance. Every day is different, and while the role can be challenging, it is also highly rewarding for someone who is resilient, empathetic, and people focused

This role is responsible for delivering a high-quality housing management and support service to service users, combining property management with person-centred support. The post holder will manage a portfolio of homes within an assigned region, ensuring properties are maintained to contractual standards while safeguarding the welfare and wellbeing of all service users. The role involves coordinating move-ins, move-outs, voids and inspections, monitoring compliance with key performance indicators, and identifying and managing risks. Through regular assessments and engagement, the post holder will identify service users’ support needs, provide advice and assistance, and work collaboratively with internal teams, external agencies, care providers and community organisations to ensure appropriate support is in place. The role requires cultural awareness, professional boundaries, resilience, accurate record keeping, performance reporting, and a flexible approach, including supporting colleagues and undertaking ad hoc projects as required.

Role Criteria:

Support asylum seekers throughout their application process, ensuring welfare and safeguarding needs are met
Provide practical and emotional support to individuals and families
Identify needs and put in place support packages to promote independence
Work with vulnerable and diverse client groups, including those with mental health needs or challenging behaviours
Carry out risk assessments and maintain accurate records for audits and compliance
Communicate effectively with colleagues, service users, local authorities, and partner organisations
Maintain professional boundaries while being approachable, empathetic, and supportive
Work independently, showing resilience and initiative
Flexible and willing to travel between sites
Hold a full UK driving licence

Benefits we can offer you

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
Family friendly policies
Company Vehicle and Fuel Card
Access to EAP Counselling sessions

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a Background, Identity, Security clearance & BPSS check. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

Apply or to discuss your application further; contact:

Beth Dunford ([email protected])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

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