Housing Officer

We are currently partnering with a Housing Association based in Bedfordshire, who are recruiting for a Housing Officer to join their growing team on a 6-month temporary to permanent basis. This is a full-time position with a salary band of £31,500.00 - £33,500.00 plus a £2,000.00 car allowance per annum, and the start date is subject to notice.

The ideal candidate will have access to their own vehicle, experience working as a generic housing officer dealing with ASB, rent arrears and sign-ups and have a basic DBS dated within the last 3 years or be willing to have a new application carried out.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a patch of 500-600 properties completing tenancy management duties, dealing with cases of ASB and ensuring safeguarding is adhered to
• Completing tenancy audits and reviews and taking the appropriate follow up action
• Carrying out visits to patch regularly and conducting estate walkabouts
• Completing sign ups using the suitability assessment and affordability system
• Dealing with all cases of low level ASB including noise and nuisance complaints
• Dealing with rent arrears cases and completing the rents process from start to finish
• Following procedures and maintaining clear, concise records
• Attending court when required for rent and ASB cases

Expertise required:

• Experience required as a generic housing officer dealing with ASB rent arrears and sign-ups
• Have a basic DBS dated within the last 3 years, or be willing to have a new application carried out
• Have access to your own vehicle

Rewards and Benefits:

• 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays

• A generous contributory pension scheme

• Private health care

• Free life assurance

• Access to a wide range of wellbeing services and tools, including a digital gym

• Opportunities for learning and development

• Discounted gym membership

• Retail discount scheme

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday Friday
• 9am-5pm (Flexible)

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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