At a Glance
- Tasks: Support tenants and build sustainable communities in the Ballymena area.
- Company: Radius Housing, a leading provider of affordable social housing in Northern Ireland.
- Benefits: Great training, pension scheme, health cash plan, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, plus relevant experience in community support.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Based in Deerfin Fold covering the Ballymena Area.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37
The Neighbourhood Officer will act as a key interface with tenants, delivering a range of housing support services, helping to build sustainable communities, and ensuring the environments within and around our properties and estates are clean and safe.
Radius Housing provides quality and affordable social housing in over 80 towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland. We provide a range of services from sheltered housing for the over 55’s and general needs housing for families and single people, as well as specialist care and support facilities for the frail, elderly, people with dementia and learning disabilities and other complex needs.
To be shortlisted candidates need to provide evidence of the following as a minimum:
- Good general level of education to include at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent to include English and Maths (at a minimum of Grade C) plus at least 1 years’ experience (within the last 3 years) OR English and Maths GCSE (at a minimum of Grade C) or equivalent and at least 2 years’ experience of working in a local community environment.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience working to address anti-community behaviour and issues.
- Experience of partnership working with voluntary, community and statutory agencies.
- Relevant recent experience in a housing/social/care/welfare caretaking role.
- Awareness and recent experience of issues impacting on community development and knowledge of Housing Associations and services provided.
- A current full driving licence and access to a suitable form of transport.
In return we offer a range of benefits to employees including great on-job training, a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age), free employee health checks and a Cycle to Work scheme. Flexibility regarding working hours is also offered in some areas of the business.
Closing date for applications is 31st July 2026 unless otherwise stated. Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting. Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Neighbourhood Officer – Ballymena Area Closing Date: Friday, 31 July 2026 employer: NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association
The NIFHA is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee development and well-being. Located in the picturesque town of Holywood, employees benefit from a permanent contract, a contributory pension scheme, and a health cash plan, ensuring a rewarding and secure work environment. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community, joining NIFHA means being part of a dedicated team focused on meaningful contributions.
Contact Details:
NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association Recruitment Team
