work in housing 5 reasons to Helping to put a roof over the head of those who need it is arguably the most important job society has to offer. There are around four million social housing properties in the UK, managed by either housing associations or local authorities, supporting six million people - many of them among society's most vulnerable. Here's why you might want to opt for a career in this sector 164 /// JOBS & CAREERS /// jobsandcareersmag.comhttp://www.jobsandcareersmag.com