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Housing Framework

Working with Hays Social Housing and a number of key employers Asset Skills has developed a Competency Framework that highlights the generic skills needed for housing management roles within the industry.

The aim of this competency framework is to enable anyone, regardless of sector or industry background, to be able to fulfil the duties of, say, a front line Housing Officer or Housing Manager if they can demonstrate that they have the individual competencies in place. Employers will be able to provide housing specific training either in-house or through an external provider as part of a recruit’s induction and personal development plan.

We envisage that this new and innovative approach to organizational competencies will encourage people into the sector who have traditionally considered they may not be suitable, due to not having the appropriate working knowledge of housing.

Click here to download it as a Word Document.
For further information please email housing@assetskills.org

The Way Forward - Housing
Asset Skills and its partners across the industry propose joint action with employers to address these issues. This is your opportunity to contribute towards a better future for the housing industry.
For more information, please click here. Completed questionnaires should be sent to enquiries@assetskills.org

Skills Issues and Solutions for Housing in West London
Click here to view Report. The objective of this Report is to clearly articulate the skills challenges for, and explore what drives productivity and competitiveness in, the housing sector in West London. It also considers what can be done to support improvements in business performance.

Housing Sector Information
We estimate the Housing Sector will generate 46,000 new jobs and will need to replace 30 - 40% of its existing staff over the next decade. Consequently, quality recruitment is the biggest issue throughout the entire industry.

Foundation Degree Framework developed for Housing
Pilot for a Supporting People qualification completed
Multi-cultural communications skills training programme launched for Housing
Bright Futures strategy to attract and retain talent in the Housing Sector
Delivered Basic Skills Ambassadors programme to employers

It is not just a matter of quantity. Our research shows we must enhance the quality of staff by improving skills.

There is a pressing need to promote excellence in customer service, as well as focus on leadership & management. There is also a real concern to improve efficiency, quantified by the Gershon report.

The skills employers needs vary a great deal but all have a direct impact on communities throughout the UK. Housing employers are tasked with the considerable challenges of delivering regeneration, affordable homes and managing sustainable neighbourhoods more....