3223 Housing officers

In short

• ONS unit group 3223, in minor group 322 (Welfare and housing associate professionals) and major group 3 (Associate professional occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Transitional tables only: Table 1a, Table 2aa.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1a, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £33,400 (£17.13 per hour)
  • Table 2aa, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £27,800 (£14.26 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Housing officers assess and address housing needs of particular localities and individuals and oversee the day-to-day management of rented properties belonging to local authorities or housing associations.

Typical entry routes

Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant work experience. Vocational qualifications in Housing are available at levels 2, 3,4 and 5. Professional qualifications are available and may be required for some posts.

Tasks

• oversees the day-to-day running of rented properties including arranging for the signing of leases, rent collection and maintenance work
• interviews prospective tenants and allocates properties to waiting list applicants
• carries out regular inspections of properties to assess and ensure they are in a good state of repair
• ensures that special needs accommodation is suited to the needs of particular groups such as the elderly and disabled, and that statutory requirements for providing accommodation are met
• refers tenants to appropriate sources of benefits and welfare
• deals with payment of rents and arrears, arranges for legal action where necessary
• supports tenants’ groups
• works closely with other agencies such as social services departments and welfare rights groups

Related job titles

• Accommodation officer
• Housing adviser
• Housing officer
• Housing support officer

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1a: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

3223 Housing officers

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Housing officers

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Table 2aa: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

3223 Housing officers

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

3234

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Housing officers

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£27,800 (£14.26 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Other unit groups in minor group 322

• 3221 Youth and community workers
• 3222 Child and early years officers
• 3224 Counsellors
• 3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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