Our client, based in Bedfordshire, is currently recruiting for a Housing Officer on a two-month temporary contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis, 37.00 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. You will require a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle, the hourly rate is negotiable depending on experience and you must have a basic DBS dated within the last year.

The ideal candidate will have experience working as a generic Housing Officer, monitoring rent cases from start to finish, including evictions, and handling low level cases of ASB.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a patch of 700 properties completing tenancy management duties, dealing with cases of ASB and ensuring safeguarding is adhered to

• Completing tenancy audits and reviews and taking the appropriate follow up action

• Carrying out visits to patch regularly and conducting estate walkabouts

• Completing sign ups using the suitability assessment and affordability system

• Dealing with all cases of low level ASB including noise and nuisance complaints

• Responsible for taking witness statements, liaising with the police and attending court when required

• Dealing with rent arrears cases and completing the rents process from start to finish

• Working with residents to promote community involvement to help tackle cases of ASB

• Referring customers to the correct support organisations and liaising with internal and external departments to ensure the correct support is provided

Experience required:

• Able to convey complex information to customers and key stakeholders

• Must be up to date with knowledge of Housing and related legislation

• The ideal candidate will have attended court for cases of ASB

• Making referrals to both internal and external organisations

• Have a strong knowledge working rent based IT systems and dealing with arrears

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working to fit business needs

• Flexible working hours available

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm or 8am-4pm

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

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