Current Vacancies
At Ability we focus on ability, not disability. Do you share our values and have a positive attitude? If so, you could make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults in your area who need care or support to be able to live more independently.
Empathy, communication skills and team work are vital for our roles along with your positive “can do” attitude and commitment to the highest standards of customer service. We offer a culture of support and leadership, extensive training, health care scheme and contributory pension. We value the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
With the cost of living crisis evolving every day, you may be in a situation where you are facing uncertain times and currently worrying about how to make ends meet, or in a position where you want and can help the most vulnerable people in your community.
Ability have a positive solution – we are hiring!
To ensure we can continue to deliver care and support to our vulnerable customers, we are looking for people who have a positive can-do attitude and are available to start immediately.
Vacancy Type
Housing |
Care & Support |
Head Office |
Housing
Housing and Support Officer: Reading and Swindon – reference HSO122025
Ability is a specialist Housing Association supporting people with a disability to have choice and control over their lives. We provide accessible housing with support enabling people with disabilities to live independent lives as part of their community. As an organisation we go “above and beyond” seeking to deliver excellent services to our residents.
As a Housing and Support Officer you will be managing a patch of approximately 120 self-contained homes, supporting people to live independently and achieve their aspirations through the provision of our intensive housing management service. This involves supporting people to manage their tenancy, budget management as well as developing peoples independent living skills. You will also be undertaking regular estate/scheme inspections ensuring our homes are safe and liaising with local authorities, support providers and local organisations to ensure our residents have the services and supports they need to live independently.
We are seeking someone who is passionate about supported housing and making a real difference. You may already be working in supported housing, housing management or care and support If you have either a housing management or support background with a ‘can do’ attitude, then we would love to hear from you.
Here are some key benefits you will receive with this role:
- Support and Leadership
- Training and development opportunities
- Company healthcare scheme
- Contributory pension
- Sick Pay
Post requirements
- Car driver with a full licence and use of own vehicle for work
- Able to carry out property visits across the designated area
- This post requires an enhanced DBS check (done by Ability)
Salary: c£35k – 35 hour week
Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days + Bank Holidays
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Claudette Mhuri at Ability 0808 164 7474
Ability is a specialist Housing Association supporting people with a disability to have choice and control over their lives. We provide accessible housing with support enabling people with disabilities to live independent lives as part of their community. As an organisation we go “above and beyond” seeking to deliver excellent services to our residents.
As a Housing and Support Officer you will be managing a patch of approximately 120 self-contained homes, supporting people to live independently and achieve their aspirations through the provision of our intensive housing management service. This involves supporting people to manage their tenancy, budget management as well as developing peoples independent living skills. You will also be undertaking regular estate/scheme inspections ensuring our homes are safe and liaising with local authorities, support providers and local organisations to ensure our residents have the services and supports they need to live independently.
We are seeking someone who is passionate about supported housing and making a real difference. You may already be working in supported housing, housing management or care and support If you have either a housing management or support background with a ‘can do’ attitude, then we would love to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Claudette Mhuri at Ability 0808 164 7474
Post requirements
- Car driver with a full licence and use of own vehicle for work
- Able to carry out property visits across the designated area
- This post requires an enhanced DBS check (done by Ability)
Weekly hours: 35
Starting salary: c£35k
Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days + BH
Care & Support
Support Worker, Woking – reference WOKSW062021
Ability Care & Support provides support to vulnerable adults within the Woking area with learning difficulties/mental health and physical or sensory impairments. We are looking for a Support Workers to join our friendly team on a full-time basis, providing care and support to help our customers make the most of their abilities and support them to live independently. As well as genuine job satisfaction, we can also offer flexible working arrangements. The hours you work will depend on our customers’ needs but we agree these with you upfront. Working as part of a team you will work shifts over a 7-day period which includes weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins. Applicants should also be aware the activity of providing personal care is required for a number of our customers.
Vacancies details
We have 3 Full time and 1 Part time vacancies at Rosedene House in Woking , Surrey, for a permanent position, working full time, 40 hours per week and Part time hours variable. The successful candidates need to be able to be part of rolling rota, covering days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.
Benefits Ability offer:
- Excellent hourly rates of pay
- On the Job and E learning training provided.
- Company cash back healthcare scheme on completion of probation
- Life insurance
- Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn cash rewards
- Accruable Holiday entitlement in addition to your hourly pay rate for Zero Hours and Casuals
- Flexible shifts that meet the needs of our customers, on a full-time/part time or bank basis
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Contributory pension scheme
Requirements for Support Worker
- Right to work in the UK – documents such as passport and national insurance number.
- Driving licence/access to a car is desirable due to the community support. We support travel by paying a mileage allowance of up to 45p per mile
- The ability to work on a shift basis including days, evenings, weekends, waking nights and overnight sleep-ins
- Provide personal care, where required to our customers
- Administer and monitor medication
- Have clear communication skills
- Be able to record and report effectively
The hours you work will depend on our customer needs but we will agree these with you in advance.
Salary – £25,465.18 – 40 hour week (£12.21ph)
This post requires employment references and clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately not able to contact all applicants. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, you should assume that on this occasion, your application has not been successful.
Head Office
Non-Exec Director – reference NED012026
At Ability we are seeking Non-Exec Directors to join our volunteer Board.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engaged individual to use their experience in regulation of social housing and / or the care & support environment to bring strategic oversight to our operations.
As current Board members retire, we are seeking two individuals with specific skill sets to maintain a balanced Board. We are seeking one individual with significant experience in managing Finance functions within the Housing Associations / Registered providers.
We are also seeking an individual with significant senior experience of management Property, Assets and Housing Services to tenants in Social Housing.
About You
The ideal candidate will bring the following:
- Excellent communication skills and have experience of participating in sometimes difficult discussions concerning the needs of the organisation.
- Professional senior experience within the Social Housing and or Social Care sectors
- A background in and deep understanding of the legislation and regulation environment in which we operate
- Strong commitment to Ability’s values and feel passionately in alignment with our mission to enable our customers to live more independently.
About Us
We are a values based organisation and our vision is to empower and enable our customers towards independence; to us this means customers having more choice and control over their lives, with equal access to housing, mobility, health, employment and community involvement.
At Ability, being “first choice” requires total customer satisfaction. To achieve this we recruit people who share our values and we train and support our colleagues to work with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. We are a financially secure business and are now seeking to grow our Care and Support services, focusing on our mission to support people with disabilities to live independent lives.
If your values match with ours, and if your career experience and skillset match those we are seeking, we’d like to hear from you. Please download and review our applicant pack for more information.
Head of Property & Asset – reference HOPAA012026
Head of Property & Asset – Closing Date 30th January 2026
We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join Ability Housing Association as our Head of Property & Asset Management. Ability Housing is a leading provider of housing and social care services, supporting people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities.
We’re committed to delivering outstanding customer service and placing the views of our customers and colleagues at the heart of everything we do. If you thrive in an agile, values-driven environment and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- 5% DC occupational pension
- Health cash plan with wellbeing portal
- Agile working options
- 33 days holiday
- Life assurance (3x salary) through our pension scheme
About the role:
As Head of Property & Asset Management, you’ll lead the strategic and operational management of our property services. This includes delivering our Asset Management Strategy, overseeing repairs and maintenance, and setting service standards across Property Services. You’ll also design and implement Forward Maintenance Plans and act as the Authorised Person for compliance areas such as gas, electrical, asbestos, legionella, fire safety, and lifts.
Key responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Shape and deliver a long-term property strategy aligned with Ability’s goals.
- Portfolio Management: Manage leases, disposals, and renewals, ensuring effective space planning and strong landlord/tenant relationships.
- Facilities & Asset Management: Maintain safe, compliant, and well-managed buildings while promoting sustainability.
- Capital Projects: Oversee planned works programmes, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery.
- Financial & Risk Management: Manage budgets, ensure value for money, and mitigate risks.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure legal and regulatory compliance and maintain accurate documentation.
- Team Leadership: Inspire and lead the property team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Champion Customers: Put people at the heart of everything we do.
What we’re looking for:
- Professional qualification (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent) or significant relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of landlord health and safety compliance
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams
- Commitment to a customer-focused culture
- Must be willing to particate in on-call
Location: Staines, Surrey (blend of home, office, and site visits – driving licence and own transport required)
Hours: 35 per week (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm)
Salary: c£66,000 per annum