Housing Support Officer
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.59 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | WV10 0AD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | YMCA BCG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCR07 |
Summary
Maternity Cover until January 2027
Base: YMCA Badger Court, Wolverhampton, WV10 0AD
The role will include but will not be limited to:
-Engaging with young people to identify their passions, personal needs, and aspirations, helping to remove any barriers which prevents them achieving their full potential.
-Conducting interviews with applicants, performing the appropriate needs and risk assessments and reference checks before offering accommodation.
-Ensuring minimal vacancies by promptly arranging cleaning and preparing flats to be re-let as quickly as possible.
-Visiting properties as agreed, to ensure safety, overall good condition, and residents’ adherence to the licence agreement.
The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy, approachable and interested in young people and adept at prioritising tasks efficiently. You’ll need to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a commitment to delivering quality housing services. Excellent communication skills are a must, as you’ll collaborate effectively with a diverse range of agencies.
Benefits
Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for an organisation that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also be eligible for:
-24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
-Wellbeing Support
-Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
-25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
-SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
-Staff discounts for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and -Coffee at the Clock purchases
-Life Assurance scheme access
The successful applicant will complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.
Closing date: 10th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please complete theYMCA BCG application form to ensure you are considered. We do not accept CV’s. You can email Hr.recruitment@ymcabc.org.uk for support.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.
Base: YMCA Badger Court, Wolverhampton, WV10 0AD
The role will include but will not be limited to:
-Engaging with young people to identify their passions, personal needs, and aspirations, helping to remove any barriers which prevents them achieving their full potential.
-Conducting interviews with applicants, performing the appropriate needs and risk assessments and reference checks before offering accommodation.
-Ensuring minimal vacancies by promptly arranging cleaning and preparing flats to be re-let as quickly as possible.
-Visiting properties as agreed, to ensure safety, overall good condition, and residents’ adherence to the licence agreement.
The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy, approachable and interested in young people and adept at prioritising tasks efficiently. You’ll need to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a commitment to delivering quality housing services. Excellent communication skills are a must, as you’ll collaborate effectively with a diverse range of agencies.
Benefits
Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for an organisation that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also be eligible for:
-24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
-Wellbeing Support
-Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
-25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
-SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
-Staff discounts for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and -Coffee at the Clock purchases
-Life Assurance scheme access
The successful applicant will complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.
Closing date: 10th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please complete theYMCA BCG application form to ensure you are considered. We do not accept CV’s. You can email Hr.recruitment@ymcabc.org.uk for support.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.