Housing (Lodgings) Officer

Housing (Lodgings) Officer

£7573 (Pro Rata £18,933) per annum

Home based – covering Colchester and Babergh areas

Part Time, Permanent

Our client in Colchester/Babergh are currently hiring a part time Housing (Lodgings) Officer

About the Company:

We are advertising for a company who are a registered charity that provide housing and support to vulnerable homeless people in East Anglia. They are looking to recruit a Housing (Lodgings) Officer to join their experienced and expanding Lodgings Team.

Housing (Lodgings) Officer – Role Description and Responsibilities:

• The primary objective of the post is to secure and access suitable lodging accommodation for single homeless people.
• As a Housing (Lodgings) Officer you will be responsible for finding suitable landlords for their lodgings register and housing clients in the Colchester and Babergh Districts.
• The post is home-based but will be covering Colchester and Babergh.
• 15 Hours per week to be mutually agreed.

Housing (Lodgings) Officer – Essentials Skills and Requirements:

• Applicants must have the ability to assess a person’s housing needs and suitability for lodgings.
• Experience of working in a customer focussed environment.
• Own transport and a full driving licence are essential as well as good IT skills.
• An enhanced DBS check will also be required.
• Must have a positive and creative approach towards obtaining lodgings accommodation.
• Ability to work flexibly (some appointments may be early evening for those who are working)

The Next Step & How to Apply

To join the team the next step is to submit a CV via the Apply button below. On receipt of your CV an application form and supporting documents will be emailed to you for your completion.

Closing date: Monday 17^th September 2018.

Our client aims to be an equal opportunities employer.