Finding a career that is both challenging and rewarding is important to most people. As a Career Adviser you know that this takes planning and research. It is best to be aware of the career paths available and, where possible, to talk to people who already work within the industry.
This site aims to pull together the resources you need to provide information and advice on housing careers.
It contains career profiles from people who are already working within the housing sector across a range of different disciplines; from pure housing and support roles to ICT and legal services. It also provides copies of our employability guides that you can give out to students who are thinking about working in housing.
Laura Caughey is a Homeless Support Officer with Ark Housing Association, working in the family support centre. She says: "The people who come and go through our centre are the statistics you see in the annual reports; but what we hope to see is their progress through the system to a successful outcome, breaking the cycle of recurring homelessness." Read more...
Claire Darby is an Area Housing Officer with Oaklee Homes. She completed a BSc in Social Administration and Housing Studies and has worked in housing in Scotland and Northern Ireland for twenty two years. She says: "A career in housing is perceived by many as dealing with bricks and mortar - this is far from the case. Good housing management is about managing people." Read more...
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