This role is self-employed with 35 hours of work per week. The position requires a full driving licence and own transport.
About Us:
At Aspect Housing & Support LTD, we believe everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home. We work with individuals facing homelessness , offering tailored support and connecting them with suitable accommodation. As we grow, we’re looking for a dynamic Referral Sourcer to help expand our housing network and ensure no one is left behind.
The Role:
We’re seeking a confident and compassionate Housing Referral Officer with a unique blend of support work experience, sales acumen, and strong networking skills. You’ll play a key role in identifying matching service users with the right housing & support services.
What We’re Looking For:
- Support Worker Background: Experience working with vulnerable individuals or communities, with a strong understanding of housing-related challenges.
- Sales/Business Development Experience: Proven ability to pitch, negotiate, and close opportunities—ideally in a housing, property, or social care context.
- Networking Skills: Confident communicator who can build and maintain professional relationships across sectors.
- Self-motivated, target-driven, and highly organized.
Referral Development & Sales:
- Identify and build relationships with referral sources such as social workers, hospitals, probation services, and community organisations.
- Promote the organisation’s supported accommodation services to potential referrers.
- Attend networking events, meetings, and outreach visits to generate new leads.
- Maintain a pipeline of referral opportunities and follow up on leads.
- Work towards monthly referral targets and KPIs.
Client Engagement & Administration:
- Support the intake process by gathering initial service user information during transport.
- Maintain accurate records of journeys, referrals, and outreach activities.
- Provide feedback to the team on referral trends and opportunities.
Person Specification:Essential:
- Full UK driving licence with a clean record.
- Experience in sales or outreach, support and networking .
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Understanding of supported accommodation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person