Housing 21 is a leading, not for profit provider of Extra Care and Retirement Living for older people of modest means. We operate in 215 local authority areas, managing over 24,000 properties and providing over 49,000 hours of social care each week.
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Blind Veteran raises over £2,500 from VE Day swimming fundraiser
Determined blind veteran Lee raised over £2,500 for charity by completing a 2,000-metre swim. Lee completed the challenge, the equivalent of 80 lengths — in just over two hours.
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Housing 21’s Extra Care Academy raises the bar in care: From graduates to leadership roles
The industry-first training programme designed to help Care Workers progress into management roles with potential salaries exceeding £50k, proudly marks the end of the first cohort of students.
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From the land army to Extra Care at 102, Kathleen recalls her memories of VE Day
Kathleen is one of the oldest residents at Housing 21’s Extra Care scheme. Her story is one of resilience and quiet heroism – stretching from wartime Britain to a peaceful home with a large balcony and lovely views she enjoys.
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A key element of our service is the on-site Local Housing Manager who is there to ensure the scheme runs smoothly day to day. Our Local Housing Managers are an integral part of life at our schemes, they are on hand to help by organising any necessary repair work with tradespeople and to liaise with contractors, but also create and foster communities by organising social events and activities for residents, provide a listening ear, and signpost to services.

Care work at Housing 21 is extremely rewarding and provides opportunities to develop through a person-centred organisation. We are committed to ensuring all Care Workers are paid at least 10 percent above the National Living Wage, are offered guaranteed hours and receive benefits in line with corporate employees.
We’re proud of our role in providing older people of modest means with good quality housing and care. Our award wins and shortlistings show that others believe we are doing a great job too!

