Housing Officer

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Posted
03 Dec 2018
Closes
31 Dec 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our well established client is looking for a Housing Officer to cover the Medway area.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of properties in Medway. This role involves working from home with daily travel to provide direct support and management to the Service Users.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supporting the Service User (SU)

* Manage a caseload of Service Users.
* Attend dispersal and conduct induction of SU into property.
* Sign-post as necessary to support agencies, social workers, support team etc.
* Conduct visits and report any incidents, SU issues, absconders etc.
* Ensure SU's are Moved On when requested by the council.
* Ensure that health and safety of SU's are maintained at all times.

Managing a property portfolio

* Conduct inspections and report defects as required.
* Ensure all items within property are replaced /repaired as required in line with inventory procedure.
* Prepare property for re-occupation after SU's move on within the given timescales.
* Ensure terminated properties are effectively prepared for hand back to landlord.
* Effect minor property repairs if necessary.
* Ensure the properties are maintained according to Health and Safety guidelines and company procedures.
* Ensure stores are maintained in line with purchasing procedure.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

* Good office administration and organisational skills
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* High degree of initiative
* Flexible/Adaptable
* Smart professional presentation
* Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Software
* Full driving licence and a car owner

In return, you will benefit from 20 days holiday increasing to 25 days with service, pension and life insurance.

Hours: Mon-Fri 40 hours per week 8.30am-5pm

Salary: GBP19,500 plus fuel allowance

Interested in this permanent role, based from home covering the Medway area? Please email your CV or contact me on (Apply online only)