FOCUS ON HOUSING WORKING IN HOUSING IS ALL ABOUT HELPING PEOPLE TO HAVE A DECENT LIVING ENVIRONMENT M aking sure people have a place to come home to is what makes a career in housing so rewarding. The housing industry offers a career that allows you to make a real difference to people's lives on a practical and tangible level. If you choose to work in this sector, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing your contribution matters because everyone needs somewhere decent to live. While the work isn't always easy, the roles available are varied, there are many opportunities for progression and the sense of job satisfaction can be high. According to the Chartered Institute of Housing, more than 150,000 people work in the affordable housing industry in the UK, mostly for local authorities and housing associations. Housing jobs can also be found with cooperatives, housing trusts and voluntary organisations, in the private sector and public service departments such as NHS trusts and social services. HOME COMFORTS One of the key things to keep in mind when it comes to the housing industry is that it's as much about J O B S & C A R E E R S /// 2 0 5 204 J&C JC17 Housing jw3.indd 205 17/11/2017 20:35