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Housing Officer

Service Care Solutions - Housing
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire ST9 0ET, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Housing Officer position is located in Stoke ST2 with a salary of £20.24 per hour.
  • This temporary role requires candidates to have a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in social housing, along with Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English.
  • Key responsibilities include managing tenancy agreements, addressing anti-social behaviour, and maximizing rental income.
  • Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, experience in customer service, and the ability to work autonomously.
  • The role offers opportunities for career development within a team-focused environment aimed at improving housing services.
Housing OfficerLocation: Stoke ST2 Salary: 20.24Contract Type: TempService Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Housing Officer to join their Housing, Regeneration and Operations Directorate.As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for providing efficient and effective housing management services within a designated area. You’ll be delivering services in line with the council's policies and priorities, managing a range of tenancy and estate management functions.Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage tenancy agreements, anti-social behaviour (ASB) issues, and estate management within your designated area.
  • Provide advice and support for tenants, identifying tenancy support needs and making appropriate referrals.
  • Maximise rental income by ensuring the recovery of rent arrears and court costs.
  • Deliver comprehensive landlord functions to tenants, leaseholders, and residents.
  • Undertake regular tenancy visits and monitor property conditions and communal areas.
  • Work closely with external agencies to provide welfare benefit advice, income maximisation, and debt counselling services.
  • Assist with property allocations and the letting of properties in accordance with the council’s Allocations Policies.
  • Ensure compliance with fire and health and safety regulations.
  • Respond to ASB issues, prepare legal notices, and provide support in court proceedings when required.
  • Maintain good relationships with tenants and outside agencies through communication and consultations.
Essential Criteria:
  • Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English.
  • A relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in social housing.
  • In-depth knowledge of housing management and tenancy procedures.
  • Proven experience in delivering excellent customer service.
  • Ability to handle difficult and confrontational situations with tact and diplomacy.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience of writing reports.
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage your workload efficiently.
  • Good IT literacy and experience with housing management software.
  • A flexible approach to working hours, including attending out-of-office meetings and responding to emergencies.
Desirable Criteria:
  • Experience in improving housing services or managing change in a housing context.
  • Experience working with vulnerable or elderly tenants and providing specialist housing support.
Why Choose Service Care Solutions?We offer great opportunities for career development and support in a collaborative, team-focused environment. You will be joining an experienced team working towards the improvement of housing services, with a clear focus on making a difference in people’s lives.If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply today to find out more about the opportunity.

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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.