We are proud to be partnering with a Charity based in Bedfordshire who are looking to appoint a Housing Officer to join their passionate and proactive team on a permanent basis.

This will be a full-time position, with an annual salary of £23,817.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting and enabling tenants to develop social skills through specific programs provided by relevant advocacy/agencies, and by encouraging them to participate in the community

• Working with a significant number of ex-offenders who have low-to-medium levels of complicated needs, including substance misuse and mental health

• Operating with tenants to prevent potential eviction

• Supplying information and advice about Welfare Benefits (especially that of Housing Benefit)

• Completing assessments and providing equipment/facilities to the needs of the tenants when required

• Explaining to occupants about housing performance and overseeing the housing management complaints

• Offering guidance on tenant’s rights and responsibilities

• Inspecting properties ensuring there are no tenancy breaches and advise the clients on the policies and procedures

• Conducting risk assessments and monitor safeguarding

• Recording and creating action plans in order to document how clients rent arrears have been addressed

• Promoting positive service and community engagement, contributing to the positive environment of the accommodation

• Liaising with external agencies to ensure all tenants have the right support, and overcome all matters of ASB

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strong knowledge of Housing Management, with previous experience

• A good understanding around Supported Housing and assisting vulnerable tenants

• Ability to conduct risk assessments

• Confident in providing housing and benefit advice

Working hours:

• 40 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Rewards and Benefits:

• Annual leave which increases by every year of service up to 30 days – plus bank holidays

• Access to Smart Health – an extensive health service free to staff

• Eye test vouchers and free flu vaccination

• Opportunity to apply for a Blue Light card

• Bespoke career development programmes

• Regional weighting, long service awards, and enhanced company sick pay from day one

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

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