Repairs Case Management Officer

Posted 17 November 2023
Salary £35,000 per annum
LocationSurrey
Job type Permanent
Discipline Property Management
ReferencePROF_44568
Contact NameRiddhi Shukla

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Surrey, who are recruiting for a Repairs Case Management Officer. The position is due to start immediately.

The role is a permanent position paying up to £35,000 dependent upon experience.

The ideal candidate will previous experience dealing with risk assessments, budgeting and

compliance.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Manage a caseload of complex repairs cases, prioritising those where vulnerabilities because of age, disability, mental health needs, or household composition would otherwise disadvantage the resident
  • Work closely with contractors establishing a firm position on commitment to operational delivery, and to have a respected presence within the repairs team
  • Minimise the negative experience of those who have experienced a service failure (for example where a formal complaint has been made) and ensure that all complaint resolution works are effectively scoped and delivered
  • Work effectively with key stakeholders internally and externally ensuring a unified purpose to provide an improved customer experience
  • Closely monitor progress on the agreed works and prevent any unnecessary inconvenience for affected residents
  • Ensure that all casework is comprehensively documented via relevant computer systems and is available for case reviews or other scrutiny
  • Work closely with the Repairs and Surveying teams but also to provide feedback and insight to the Escalation team on key trends or barriers that affect operational performance

    • Experience required:

  • Able to multitask whilst remaining empathetic, calm, and with the highest degree of professionalism
  • Personally confident and able to provide constructive challenge where required
  • Assertive and tenacious maintaining oversight of end outcomes required

    • Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Experience within social housing, ideally within a repairs team environment
  • Educated to GCSE or NVQ level 3 standard
  • Proven track record in a customer service role

    • Rewards and Benefits:

    • Hybrid working
    • Flexible working days

    Working hours:

    • 35 hours per week
    • Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

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

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