Housing Officer

Venn Group

Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

£29,000 - £34,800 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Housing Officer position is located in Leicester and is a permanent role requiring 40 hours per week.
Candidates should have relevant experience in a similar role and a full UK driver's license, along with an enhanced DBS check.
The role involves conducting needs assessments, managing admissions, and assisting occupants with rent payments and housing applications.
The salary for this position is competitive, although the specific amount is not disclosed in the job description.
The ideal candidate should be passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and ready to take on new challenges.

Housing Officer

Location: Leicester

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 40hrs

Start Date: ASAP

Venn Group are looking for dedicated Housing Officer to join a Leading Housing Charity. If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable people and looking for your next challenge apply now!!

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Conduct needs and risk assessments to determine readiness for move-on housing.
Manage admissions, transfers, license/support agreements, key handovers, and occupant inductions.
Handle room cleaning and maintenance requests.
Ensure Housing Benefit claims are submitted for rent coverage.
Assist occupants with rent payments
Ensure all occupants have active Housing Applications with the relevant authority.
Support occupants in maintaining education, employment, or training, and refer to external services as needed.
Conduct regular property checks, implement cleaning rotas, and facilitate house meetings.
Ensure adherence to Licence/Support agreements and house rules, addressing any anti-social behaviour or breaches.
Collaborate with third-party support to sustain accommodation and prevent evictions.
Provide ongoing resettlement support for up to a year, transitioning to tenancy support services as needed.

The successful candidate will have:

Full UK Drivers License
Enhanced DBS
Relevant Experience in a Similar Role

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