Neighbourhood Officer
- Posted 14 March 2024
- Salary Up to £24 per hour (via an Umbrella Company)
- LocationPontypridd
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Social Housing Recruitment
- ReferencePROF_45474
- Contact NameSharna Duncan
Job description
We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Pontypridd, South Wales, who are recruiting for a Neighbourhood Officer on a temporary 6 months contract. The position is due to start immediately, with 20% working from home. The hourly rate of pay is negotiable up to £24 per hour via an Umbrella company.
The ideal candidate will have access to their own vehicle, an enhanced DBS within 3 years or on the update service, have access to their own vehicle, and have proven experience of Housing Officer duties.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Act as the first point of contact for customer housing enquiries and tenancy management queries
Deal with all aspects of tenancy management for a patch of properties including signups, mutual exchanges, terminations and estate walkabouts
Conduct home visits with residents, discussing any concerns they may have and reporting any repairs and liaising with any external contractors
Deal with low level ASB, including taking down witness statements and carrying out tenancy audits
Carrying out a comprehensive viewing and sign-up process with new residents to ensure tenancy obligations are fully understood
Experience required:
Experience required working as a Housing Officer
Experience working with customers within housing
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
Risk assessment and management
Financial management and budgeting
Compliance and due diligence
Rewards and Benefits:
Hybrid working
Working hours:
28 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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