Housing Advocate – Adult Social Care Provider (6-month FTC)

Job description

Housing Advocate – Adult Social Care Provider (6-month FTC)

£50,000 per annum (pro-rata)

London

27 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Expenses Paid

Compass Associates are proud to be exclusively partnered with a leading national social care provider on the search for a Housing Advocate to join the team. This is a newly created role, designed to address housing and environmental standards across services, ensuring people live in safe, welcoming, and homely environments. There is the opportunity for this role to proceed in becoming permanent after the initial six month contract.

Overview

• Newly created role focused on improving housing environments across Supported Living services.
• Expected to be highly visible across services, with frequent travel across London, and nationally when required.
• Acts as the central point of contact for landlords and registered providers, ensuring repairs and improvements are delivered promptly.
• Responsible for assessing properties against health & safety standards while maintaining a non-clinical, homely feel.
• Develop and maintains a national database to track housing quality, actions, and improvements.
• Provide clear, practical recommendations to operational and housing teams.
• Support and coach Service Managers, addressing a current skills gap in challenging landlords effectively.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience within housing, property inspections, housing assessments, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of housing standards and health & safety requirements.
• Proven ability working alongside landlords or providers constructively and effectively.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Confident working independently with national travel requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
• Competent using Excel or similar data and reporting tools.

Benefits:

• Salary to £50,000 pa
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (increases to 28 days after 3 years)
• Pension (matched to 6%)
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Travel expenses covered
• Opportunity to join the organisation on a permanent basis

Location

This role is home-based with travel as required. The primary focus will be services across London, therefore candidates based in South London or surrounding areas are strongly preferred.

Interview Process

The interview process will consist of one single-stage, conducted in person or via Teams. The purpose of the meeting will be to assess cultural fit, experience, and approach.

Summary

This is a great opportunity to join an established leader in the sector in a newly created role, directly improving housing standards and quality of life for the people supported. In return, the organisation is offering a pro rata salary of £50,000, extensive benefits, as well as the opportunity to join the team permanently.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the recruitment consultancy for this assignment. We offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.

Contact Details

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Williams direct on 0161 938 1185. Alternatively, email an updated CV to cwilliams@compassltd.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English