We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in Warwickshire, who are currently recruiting for a Housing Allocations Officer on a temporary 3-month contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis working 37 hours per week. The hourly rate of pay is up to £17.00 per hour via an Umbrella company, this could be negotiable depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will need have experience having worked in a Local Authority setting doing a similar role and have a basic DBS certificate.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing a customer focused housing allocations service to applicants within a Local Authority based setting
• Assessing and shortlisting applicants on the Housing Waiting List, determining the status of applications
• Completing suitability assessments for offers of accommodation
• Completing nominations for Registered Provider nominations
• Liaising with Registered Providers on nominations, ensuring sustainment checks are carried out
• Providing further advice to those applying to the Housing register, including signposting to relevant external services
• Handling telephone and email queries
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant housing legislation and case law

Experience required:

• Generic Housing Allocations Officer focusing on the shortlisting and allocation of Council properties

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strong understanding of Local Authority allocations
• Providing nominations to Registered Providers

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working - working 3 days in the office one week and then 2 days the following week
• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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