Housing and Wellbeing Co-ordinator in Godmanchester

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! Experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

We are currently recruiting for 2 FTC roles ending in March 2027. You will take an active role to engage with residents to promote safe and secure independent living, ensuring an engaging vibrant environment to reduce isolation. Responsibilities include:

• Providing advice on rent and service charges
• Assisting with benefits claims
• Supporting customers with their financial needs
• Working with the internal Places for People income recovery team to reduce rent arrears

An Enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this position.

It is essential that you have experience/knowledge of housing management, social care and/or wellbeing of Retirement living services. You will possess good computer skills with knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Effective communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to build great relationships with both customers and colleagues is required. A good mix of team player attributes and the ability to work effectively using your own initiative is important, as there will be an element of lone working. You will also have an awareness of Health & Safety. The ideal applicant will have experience of managing anti-social behaviour and challenging situations. A driving license and access to your own car is required for this role.

At Places for People, we are committed to creating safe and supportive environments for individuals who have experienced trauma. We understand that trauma can have a profound impact on individuals, and we are dedicated to recognising the signs and symptoms of trauma, practicing empathy and respect, and using trauma-informed language. We are also committed to providing individuals with choice and autonomy, and to working collaboratively to empower them to re-establish control of their lives.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package: 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. We offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know.

For this role, we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.