Housing Officer
JOB_53391724718899Job type
TemporaryLocation
WarringtonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Social HousingIndustry
Property & Real EstatePay
£20-£25 per hour
Housing Officer (Social Housing) - TEMP TO PERM OPPORTUNITY
We've got an exciting opportunity to recruit an experienced Housing Officer on a full-time basis, with temp to perm opportunities. You will be covering a dispersed patch so will need to be able to commute between the areas of Stockport, Warrington and Chester.
This is a full time, 35 hour per week role across Monday to Friday, and will require a driving licence with access to your own vehicle and valid business insurance to be able to commute to your patch a minimum of 2 x days per week.
Your new role
Responsible for your own allocated patch of properties, acting as a key point of contact for all customers and stakeholders in the area, ensuring the delivery of high-quality housing and tenancy management services
Assisting with lettings, viewings, allocations, sign-ups, voids and other tenancy management duties such as mutual exchanges, tenancy audits/reviews, inspections and health & safety compliance
Managing own caseloads of anti-social behaviour, nuisance and other breaches in your area, including investigating reports of ASB and implementing early interventions where possible to minimise future risk
Taking witness statements, gathering evidence, preparing legal casework and eviction notices, and representing the group in court where required
Responding to general enquiries or complaints from customers, stakeholders and local MPs
Identifying tenants at risk of failure to implement additional support and tenancy sustainment advice
Facilitating various events and campaigns to encourage tenant engagement and boost satisfaction
Liaising with and working in partnership with contractors for communal services
What you'll need to succeed
Strong background in a customer-facing housing and tenancy management role, with experience of managing cases of antisocial behaviour and other tenancy breaches through to resolution
A good knowledge and understanding of housing legislation and best practice
Understanding of welfare benefits and financial inclusion, working knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to to support a diverse range of customers
Driving licence with access to own vehicle and business insurance
What you'll get in return
Weekly pay
Competitive salary
Permanent opportunity
Hybrid working
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Megan Hall, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Liverpool, Part 2nd Floor, 5 St Paul’s Square, Telephone 01925 302334