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Housing Officer (Dispersal Accommodation) Kent £32,000 - £35,000 per annum Full-time | Permanent About the Role We are currently recruiting for compassionate and proactive Housing Officers to join a busy and rewarding environment supporting vulnerable individuals across Kent, predominantly Medway or Dover This role focuses on supporting Service Users, ensuring their welfare, safety, and successful move-on from the dispersal accommodation. You will manage a large and varied caseload while also overseeing a portfolio of properties, ensuring they are safe, well-maintained, and compliant. This is a highly flexible role requiring strong organisation, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting people. If you're a dedicated and resilient individual looking to take the next step in your housing or support career then please get in touch Key Responsibilities Service User Support • Manage a caseload of approximately 200-250 Service Users Conduct inductions and support Service Users settling into accommodation Carry out regular welfare checks and property visits Signpost individuals to relevant services such as healthcare and local support agencies Report and manage incidents, safeguarding concerns, and absconding cases * Ensure timely move-on in line with contractual requirements Property & Portfolio Management • Conduct property inspections and report maintenance issues Coordinate repairs and ensure properties meet health & safety standards Prepare properties for new occupants and manage voids effectively * Support inventory management and minor repairs where required Collaboration & Communication • Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders Attend meetings and contribute to service delivery improvements Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and documentation * Support colleagues and provide cover when required General Responsibilities • Ensure compliance with company procedures and relevant legislation Participate in training and continuous professional development Remain responsive to communications and operational demands, including emergencies What We're Looking For • Experience working in housing, support work, or a similar role Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a high-volume caseload Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Understanding of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable individuals (desirable) * Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle (essential) Why Apply? • Opportunity to make a real impact supporting vulnerable individuals Varied and rewarding role with no two days the same Supportive team environment * Ongoing training and development opportunities Benefits Package • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Life cover (2x basic salary) Westfield Health membership - cashback on health services and discounts for retailers and gyms Laptop, phone, and any other required equipment provided Mileage expenses - claimable from home 6-month probationary period Employer pension contributions (4% employer, 4% employee) * Referral bonus scheme Successful applicants will require Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC). The successful applicant will be subject to Disclosure checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service. This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and x@nagrecruitment We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

Bank Ward Administrator | Chatham| Private Hospital | Flexible working hours | £12.76 per hour plus excellent benefits Spire Alexandra in Chatham has an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join our wards admin team on a bank, occasional basis. At Spire Alexandra Hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of treatments to patients in Medway and the surrounding areas of Kent and the Southeast. Our private hospital has two extensively equipped operating theatres, backed up by an extended recovery unit with 24-hour support. Working Hours: Shifts available through Monday - Friday between 7am and 9pm. Occasional weekends will be required. Contract Type: Bank/Zero hours As Ward administrator, you will provide a high level of clerical and administrative support to the medical, nursing and other staff in relation to the patients being cared for within the ward unit. Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to): Liaise with the nurse co-ordinating the ward or team leader to provide a high level of administrative support to the customer to include appointments, filing of results, filing of notes, answering of patient calls and allocation to appropriate member of the team. Input of registration, admission and discharge details onto computer and manually update the Nurses Register Board. Receive/welcome new patients onto the ward, checking particulars on their records and ensuring notes are in order. Compile admission packs and identity bracelets for each patient on the ward. Book follow-up appointments for hospital based activities, nurses clinic, etc. Maintain high levels of service and ensure internal and external customer satisfaction is met. Facilitate and promote good communications throughout the working environment. Ensure at all times the safety and confidentiality of information. To undertake all work in accordance with Company and Hospital policies and procedures Information Governance and statutory requirements. Escort patients to rooms/Day Care Unit, and explain facilities. To receive all visitors to the ward and direct as required.Who are we looking for? Good standard of secondary education with demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills Track record of successful delivery in a similar role, in an office and / or customer service environment Knowledge of GDPR and the Data Protection Act Computer/IT literate Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Confident telephone manner with the ability to communicate with a wide range of customers at all levels The ability to work effectively as part of a teamBenefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Bank colleagues are paid weekly We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park Access to Spire Healthcare pension Access to Blue Light Card Free uniform Free DBS Full induction, including mandatory training updates Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing TeamWe commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellence Doing the right thing Caring is our passion Keeping it simple Delivering on our promises Succeeding and celebrating togetherOur people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people