Housing Support Assistant

The Extra Care Charitable Trust are recruiting for a
Housing Support Assistant
for 37.5hours per week based at Shenley Wood Retirement Village.

This is an opportunity for a
Housing Support Assistant to join our friendly teamand support the Village's commitment in delivering Extra Care’s mission of “
better lives for older people
”.

Extra Care does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme.

• Role:
  Housing Support Assistant
• Hours: 37.5hours per week (includes 1 weekend in
  3) - must be flexible
• Salary: £26,806 (£13.71per hour)
• Location:
  Shenley Wood Retirement Village, Chalkdell Drive, Milton Keynes, MK5 6GJ
  

• Showing potential residents around the apartments.
• Helping to settle in residents to their new home.
• Responding to tenancy or lease issues that may arise.
• Ensure that residents’ wellbeing is monitored daily.
• Ensure that residents thrive within a retirement setting.
• You will regular carry out resident visits and be involved in community meetings.
• Work collaboratively with other teams to ensure resident needs are met.

• Previous experience of working in ideally a housing related or support services providing advice & guidance and excellent customer service.
• Engaging, positive personality
• Empathetic, friendly, and able to build relationships with residents who will have varying needs.
• Solution focussed with a creative outlook to resolve issues.
• Able to work under pressure calmly and prioritise your work.

• 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
• Enhnaced employer pension contribution
• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
• Attendance Reward
• Free Life Insurance
• Buy And Sell Holiday
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Employee Asssitance Program
• Free Use of Onsite Gym

Extra Care strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.

Do not miss out!Click‘apply’now to make a difference to the lives of older people as our
Housing Support Assistant.

• Closing Date: 27th January 2026
• Interview Dates: 12th/13th February 2026

Extra Care is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all including making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Extra Care reserve the right to close this job advertisement early.