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Housing Visiting Officer

Service Care Solutions - Housing
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Enfield, Greater London EN2 0BY

Salary

£20.89 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Enfield Council is seeking a Visiting Officer for a temporary full-time position in Enfield, London, with a pay rate of £24.50 per hour for LTD company rate or £20.89 per hour for PAYE, inclusive of holiday.
  • The role involves conducting inspections, residency checks, and income-related assessments while providing support to vulnerable customers.
  • Candidates should have experience in delivering visiting services within a collection or assessment environment, along with strong IT and communication skills.
  • A commitment to continuous professional development is also required, alongside a proven track record in a similar role.
  • This position is temporary for 3 months and aims to enhance community services through effective financial assessments and support.

Visiting OfficerEnfield, LondonTemporaryFull TimeAre you ready to deliver a customer-focused, professional visiting service in a dynamic local government environment? Join Enfield Council as a Visiting Officer and make a difference in the community by supporting vital financial assessments and income-related services.

THE ROLEAs a Visiting Officer, you will play a key role in providing a high-quality visiting collection and assessment service across the Assessment Hub.Key responsibilities:

  • Conduct inspections of empty or altered properties.
  • Carry out residency checks and verification assessment visits.
  • Assist housebound or vulnerable customers with no advocacy or family support.
  • Handle income-related collection visits and assessments for council reductions or reliefs.
  • Offer clear, technical advice to customers, ensuring a positive and professional experience.
  • Maintain up-to-date records of customer interactions and work undertaken.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to improve processes and adopt efficient ways of working.

THE CANDIDATEWe are seeking a candidate with a proven track record in a similar role, with strong technical and communication skills.Key requirements:

  • Experience in delivering visiting services within a collection/assessment environment.
  • Familiarity with income-related assessments, changes in circumstances, and claims.
  • Strong IT proficiency and technical knowledge.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • A commitment to continuous professional development.

THE CONTRACTTemporary - 3 monthsThe pay rate for the role is £24.50 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £20.89 to per hour, inclusive of holiday.

HOW TO APPLYTo apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to or call to discuss the role in more detail!If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.