Housing (Lodgings) Officer

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Colchester
Salary
7500.00 - 7573.00 GBP Annual
Posted
12 Dec 2018
Closes
31 Dec 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job title: Housing (Lodgings) Officer

Salary: GBP7573 (Pro Rata GBP18,933) per annum

Location: Home based, covering Colchester and Babergh areas

Job type: Part Time, Permanent

Hours: 15 hours per week

About Solo Housing:

Solo Housing is a registered charity providing housing and support to vulnerable homeless people in East Anglia. We are looking to recruit a Lodgings Officer to join our experienced and expanding Lodgings Team.

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 Lodgings Officer you will be responsible for finding suitable landlords for our 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.

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: Friday 11th January 2019.

Solo Housing Aims to be an equal opportunities employer