Job type
TemporaryLocation
OldhamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Social HousingIndustry
ConstructionPay
£16.50 - £18.50 Per Hour
Housing Officer - Temp - Oldham
We are recruiting for Housing Officer to join a busy housing association where you will be responsible for managing a patch of around 60 properties across Oldham.
The role is based out of a community room/office facility, which you’ll work from daily. You’ll handle a mix of phone-based and face‑to‑face tenant contact, dealing with queries, referrals, and day‑to‑day housing management tasks.
This is a temporary position covering long‑term sickness, for a minimum of 10 weeks.
Enhanced DBS, Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle and housing experience required.
This is a temporary position covering long‑term sickness, for a minimum of 10 weeks.
Enhanced DBS, Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle and housing experience required.
Your new role
- Managing repairs, sign‑ups, and terminations
- Supporting vulnerable tenants and making appropriate referrals
- Handling low‑level conflict and tenancy issues
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance
- Being a visible presence in the community
What you'll need to succeed
- Background/experience in housing and good understanding of processes is required.
- Experience working with vulnerable individuals
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
What you'll get in return
- Monday–Friday working pattern, 32 hours per week
- Weekly pay
- Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella
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.
