At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable tenants to build stable, successful tenancies and improve their quality of life.
- Company: Plymouth Community Homes, the city's largest social housing association.
- Benefits: Flexible working, free gym access, generous leave, and employee assistance programmes.
- Other info: Join a fun workplace with regular events and modern office facilities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive community-focused environment.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting vulnerable individuals and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the Role
This is a role where you will put customers at the heart of every decision. Provide meaningful support, clear guidance, and access to the right services—helping residents build stable, successful tenancies and better quality lives. Drive tenancy sustainment through proactive intervention, partnership working, and a one-business approach. Support organisational goals while improving outcomes for customers across PCH estates. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
What you'll do
- Deliver intensive, hands‑on housing management support to vulnerable tenants, helping them sustain successful tenancies.
- Work proactively with customers at risk (e.g. anti‑social behaviour, tenancy breaches, or disengagement) to rebuild relationships, improve communication, and resolve issues.
- Assess needs and create tailored support plans, coordinating with Housing Officers and partner agencies to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.
- Provide practical advice and life skills support, including managing a home, accessing benefits, digital inclusion, employment, and training opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external services (local authorities, charities, health and support providers) to deliver a joined‑up, customer‑focused tenancy sustainment service.
Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:
- Has proven experience supporting vulnerable individuals, ideally within social housing or a support‑focused environment.
- Has strong communication and resilience, with the ability to handle challenging situations confidently (face‑to‑face, phone, and written).
- Has experience assessing risk and needs, and delivering effective one‑to‑one support to achieve positive outcomes.
- Can work collaboratively with partner agencies, alongside strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
- Is organised and self‑motivated, with the ability to manage workload, prioritise effectively, and maintain accurate records.
About Plymouth Community Homes
We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy. With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well‑managed and well‑maintained homes.
What we can offer you:
- Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working.
- Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
- The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme.
- Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option.
- Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling.
- Free annual flu vaccination.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones.
- It’s fun to work here – we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year.
- Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre.
- We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
Tenancy Sustainment Officer in Plymouth employer: Plymouthcommunityhomes
Plymouth Community Homes is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering stronger tenancies and communities. With a focus on employee well-being, we offer flexible working arrangements, a fully equipped onsite gym, and opportunities for personal growth through volunteer work. Our vibrant work culture, complete with fun events and a supportive environment, makes us an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
