Community Officer

Community Officer 

Oxford, Wiltshire

£25,462 -  £28,008 pro rata + £750 car allowance

Permanent, 23 hours per week

Passionate about great places to live. GreenSquare Group develops a range of new homes – for rent, shared ownership, and sale – and provides housing management, care and support, and commercial property services.

We are currently seeking a Community Officer to work within our supported housing department in Oxford. 

You will provide an excellent service to all GreenSquare customers and work with partner agencies to help customers achieve an independent and positive life and to enhance the environment and communities within the schemes and neighbourhoods.

Reporting to the 55+ Sheltered Services Manager you will ensure the delivery of high quality holistic services across GreenSquare older people's accommodation. You will be responsible for the overall management of the schemes within GreenSquare 55+ sheltered housing stock and for the provision of a support service at one 55+ leasehold scheme. 

You will also deliver health and safety within the communal areas, maintain accurate records and work with the Supported Housing Team and colleagues from other departments to deliver a safe and efficient service. 

Qualified, capable and willing to gain qualification and/or have equivalent level of skills and experience to CIH/NVQ Level 2 in Housing/Support are essential. A good standard of general education and the ability to use email, microsoft office and other relevant IT systems is also required. Report writing, data analysis and a working knowledge of welfare benefits, relevant legislation, and how to access sources of funding and services for people who are struggling financially is also needed.