Housing Officer

Posted 06 June 2023
Salary £24.51 per hour via an Umbrella company or £20.89 PAYE
LocationSouth West London
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Housing Recruitment
Reference43067
Contact NameAlex Dale

Job description

Our client, based in South West London, is currently recruiting for a Housing Officer on a 3-month temporary contract. They are a Housing Association that invests in their staff in order to develop their skill sets.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is either £20.89 PAYE or £24.51 via an umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within social housing and good knowledge on Housing Law.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Carrying out estate visits and inspections

  • Escalating ASB cases appropriately using the relevant procedures and attending court hearings and evictions

  • Identifying and recording details of vulnerable residents, signposting residents to support when required

  • Responding to correspondences and complaints

  • Ensuring all legal paperwork is completed in order to apply for possession and/or injunction proceedings

Experience required:

  • Managing clients with complex needs

  • Accurate knowledge on Housing Law

Working hours:

  • 35 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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