Housing Officer


Company:	Karbon Homes
Salary:	£37,363 to £37,363 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	DH9 7YE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	14 Nov 2026

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Summary

Come and make a difference at Karbon

as a Housing Officer

We’re looking to appoint a suitably experienced individual for the role of Housing Officer

within the Area 5 Housing Team. This team covers general needs housing within the Consett and surrounding areas.

About The Role

We're looking for someone who combines a positive attitude with strong communication and relationship-building skills. You'll be confident working with customers and colleagues, helping to deliver services that make a real difference in our communities.

As a Housing Officer, you'll undertake customer visits, manage low-level anti-social behaviour cases, carry out estate inspections and oversee void management, including the allocation and letting of homes.

You'll be organised, able to manage competing priorities and comfortable using a wide range IT systems. Above all, you'll be someone who can build trust, communicate effectively and put customers at the heart of what you do.

About You

You should have excellent communication skills and the ability to plan and prioritise your own workload often working to targets and tight deadlines. You will be part of a team but the role does require the ability to work on your own initiative and carry out lone working in the community and in customer’s homes. Previous knowledge and experience within a social housing environment, housing legislation and knowledge of welfare reform changes would be an advantage.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

Working With Us

The successful candidate will work in our North team led by the Housing Team Manager, Gemma Brown.

If you require further information about the role, please contact Gemma either via e-mail:

gemma.brown2@karbonhomes.co.uk

or via mobile on 07917174585.

Key Details

Housing Officer – Fixed term role until 31 March 2027

Salary is £37,363 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,405 per annum

Location: Greengates

Regular travel will be required

37 hours per week with agile working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Why Join Us?

We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)

Birthday leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits pot

Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events

Ready To Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:–

https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

We love seeing the real you in your application. It’s fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting - but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do

not

accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications

Thursday 29 October 2026

We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications - so don’t wait too long to apply!

Interview date

Interviews are expected to take place between early and mid-November.

We’re Inclusive

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.

Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at

recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We’re lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we’re not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding—we’ve got this covered!

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