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Housing Officer x6 (Wiltshire, Dorset & Somerset) Location: South West Salary : £36,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time It matters. So we're bringing it closer to home. Our customers have told us they want us to better understand their needs at a local level, and to be more visible in the communities we serve. We've listened. That's why we're creating new roles, strengthening our local presence, and looking for people who want to be part of what comes next. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll be a visible and trusted presence in your communities - supporting customers, managing tenancies proactively, and working closely with partners to help people sustain their homes and live well. We are looking for six Housing Officers to cover the following patches in the South West - Wiltshire, Dorset & Somerset: x1 - Cotswold; West Oxfordshire; Wiltshire x1 - Wiltshire x2 - Somerset x2 - Dorset (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, New Forest) What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of a defined patch, acting as the key point of contact for residents and ensuring services are responsive, compliant, and customer-focused. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the full tenancy lifecycle, from sign-up through to end of tenancy Handling tenancy changes, mutual exchanges, and investigations into tenancy breaches or fraud Supporting lettings and voids activity to minimise rent loss and turnaround times Carrying out estate inspections and addressing neighbourhood and environmental issues Managing low-level anti-social behaviour, neighbour disputes, and supporting more complex cases Identifying and responding to vulnerability, safeguarding, hoarding, and non-access cases Completing person-centred fire risk assessments and monitoring health and safety issues Investigating complaints and learning from outcomes to improve services Working in partnership with local authorities and external agencies to support customers effectively Throughout everything you do, you'll champion Stonewater's Customer Promise - delivering services that are respectful, personalised, and trauma-informed. What we're looking for You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer-facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: Experience of tenancy, estate management, lettings or neighbourhood services within social housing Knowledge of housing legislation, including safeguarding, ASB and welfare reform Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure A customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma-informed practice Confidence using digital systems and data to manage cases and improve performance The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound day-to-day decisions You'll also be comfortable working flexibly, including participating in an out-of-hours rota where required. Why join us? At Stonewater, our customer promise is " We are proud to make things personal; if it matters to our customers, it matters to us." This role is at the heart of how we build trust with our customers. If you're someone who takes pride in getting things right, supporting others, and making a difference through everyday interactions, we'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We're looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Housing Officer (Devon) Location: South West Salary : £36,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time It matters. So we're bringing it closer to home. Our customers have told us they want us to better understand their needs at a local level, and to be more visible in the communities we serve. We've listened. That's why we're creating new roles, strengthening our local presence, and looking for people who want to be part of what comes next. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll be a visible and trusted presence in your communities - supporting customers, managing tenancies proactively, and working closely with partners to help people sustain their homes and live well. We are looking for one Housing Officer to cover the following patch in the South West covering East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, Teignbridge, Torbay. What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of a defined patch, acting as the key point of contact for residents and ensuring services are responsive, compliant, and customer-focused. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the full tenancy lifecycle, from sign-up through to end of tenancy Handling tenancy changes, mutual exchanges, and investigations into tenancy breaches or fraud Supporting lettings and voids activity to minimise rent loss and turnaround times Carrying out estate inspections and addressing neighbourhood and environmental issues Managing low-level anti-social behaviour, neighbour disputes, and supporting more complex cases Identifying and responding to vulnerability, safeguarding, hoarding, and non-access cases Completing person-centred fire risk assessments and monitoring health and safety issues Investigating complaints and learning from outcomes to improve services Working in partnership with local authorities and external agencies to support customers effectively Throughout everything you do, you'll champion Stonewater's Customer Promise - delivering services that are respectful, personalised, and trauma-informed. What we're looking for You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer-facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: Experience of tenancy, estate management, lettings or neighbourhood services within social housing Knowledge of housing legislation, including safeguarding, ASB and welfare reform Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure A customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma-informed practice Confidence using digital systems and data to manage cases and improve performance The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound day-to-day decisions You'll also be comfortable working flexibly, including participating in an out-of-hours rota where required. Why join us? At Stonewater, our customer promise is " We are proud to make things personal; if it matters to our customers, it matters to us." This role is at the heart of how we build trust with our customers. If you're someone who takes pride in getting things right, supporting others, and making a difference through everyday interactions, we'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We're looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Housing Officer x2 (Hampshire, Berkshire & Surrey) Location: South East Salary : £36,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time It matters. So we're bringing it closer to home. Our customers have told us they want us to better understand their needs at a local level, and to be more visible in the communities we serve. We've listened. That's why we're creating new roles, strengthening our local presence, and looking for people who want to be part of what comes next. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll be a visible and trusted presence in your communities - supporting customers, managing tenancies proactively, and working closely with partners to help people sustain their homes and live well. We are looking for two Housing Officers covering the following patches in the South East: x1 - Bracknell Forest, Reading, Surrey Heath, Woking, Wokingham x1 - East Hampshire, Eastleigh, Fareham, Havant, Portsmouth, Test Valley, Waverley, Winchester What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of a defined patch, acting as the key point of contact for residents and ensuring services are responsive, compliant, and customer-focused. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the full tenancy lifecycle, from sign-up through to end of tenancy Handling tenancy changes, mutual exchanges, and investigations into tenancy breaches or fraud Supporting lettings and voids activity to minimise rent loss and turnaround times Carrying out estate inspections and addressing neighbourhood and environmental issues Managing low-level anti-social behaviour, neighbour disputes, and supporting more complex cases Identifying and responding to vulnerability, safeguarding, hoarding, and non-access cases Completing person-centred fire risk assessments and monitoring health and safety issues Investigating complaints and learning from outcomes to improve services Working in partnership with local authorities and external agencies to support customers effectively Throughout everything you do, you'll champion Stonewater's Customer Promise - delivering services that are respectful, personalised, and trauma-informed. What we're looking for You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer-facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: Experience of tenancy, estate management, lettings or neighbourhood services within social housing Knowledge of housing legislation, including safeguarding, ASB and welfare reform Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure A customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma-informed practice Confidence using digital systems and data to manage cases and improve performance The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound day-to-day decisions You'll also be comfortable working flexibly, including participating in an out-of-hours rota where required. Why join us? At Stonewater, our customer promise is " We are proud to make things personal; if it matters to our customers, it matters to us." This role is at the heart of how we build trust with our customers. If you're someone who takes pride in getting things right, supporting others, and making a difference through everyday interactions, we'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We're looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Allocating accommodation in line with part VI of the Housing Act 1996, essentially to council and registered provider homes. Allocating permanent homes in line with the Housing Allocations Scheme through the choice based lettings system. Complete direct matching processes for those with medical needs (including delayed discharge of care cases), under occupiers, management transfers, sheltered applicants. Verify the applications of final shortlisted applicants for permanent properties. Provide comprehensive housing advice on housing options for applicants to the housing register awaiting rehousing and to those allocated homes. Allocate temporary accommodation, prevention and PRSO's in line with the Temporary Accommodation Placement Policy and suitability assessment. Let temporary accommodation and prevention and PRSO's properties, completing sign ups and providing appropriate advice to customers. Role Context This position is fundamental to the provision of allocations processes across the range of areas affecting vulnerable customers on the housing register, in temporary accommodation and who are being assisted into the private rented sector to prevent homelessness or discharge the housing duty. This is a specialist role that requires good knowledge of the law relating to housing allocations around part VI of the Housing Act 1996. The post holder will be required to have good knowledge of the law affecting housing allocations and be familiar with other housing advice and homelessness legislation, other general housing legislation, welfare benefit expertise and knowledge of the adult & children social care environment and impact and to use this knowledge to support customers and achieve positive outcomes. The post holder will be required to have knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, the Children Act, and the Care Act. Combined with specialist knowledge of the Welfare Reform Act. The post holder needs to use this knowledge to work collaboratively with customers to identify the most appropriate and effective solutions to their housing problems and to do so proactively at the most appropriate time - ensuring the maximum opportunities for early intervention. The post holder will be required to be innovative, dynamic and solutions focussed and consider and pursue all available housing options to prevent the customers from becoming homeless. The post holder will be required to use their experience to contribute to the ongoing development and design of the service and solutions for customers. Operations and Support Co-ordinate the advertising of void properties in council or Registered provider (RP) stock with Choice Homes UK (CHUK). Allocate permanent homes through a combination of preparing and analysing shortlists from choice based lettings bidders and direct matching in line with designated groups identified by the Housing Allocations Scheme. Check assessments remain up to date and verify circumstances robustly when households are selected for properties, including making checks regarding applicant's finances, eligibility, local connection and suitability to be a tenant. Interview applicants and complete home visits as part of the verification process, as well as doing desktop checks. Select appropriate applicants and nominate them for available homes. Complete direct matching processes for a range of vulnerable applicants on the housing register with specific requirements: Medical needs - match medical requirements from the medical assessment to available supply in order to match Adaptable homes - identify suitable medical applicants for pre-allocation in conjunction with Occupational Therapy team, having regard to their assessments Match applicants who are hospital discharges liaising with hospitals and other agencies Match under occupiers to free up sought after larger homes Match management transfers to ensure they move swiftly in accordance with priority and management of risk Sheltered Accommodation To arrange viewings for matched cases A good level of knowledge of housing allocation as covered part VI the 1996 Housing Act, case law and codes of guidance, and the Council's Housing Allocations policy Knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, the Children's Act, the Care Act and the Welfare Reform Act. Understanding of access to social housing locally Awareness of issues facing local authority housing and the and initiatives to respond to them Experience Experience of implementing an equality and diversity approach to service delivery Experience of working in a team Experience of working in a demanding front line customer service environment Allocations Officer Allocations Officer Allocations Officer Allocations Officer Allocations Officer

Housing Officers (Bedfordshire/Buckinghamshire) Location: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire Salary: £36,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 26 May, 2026 It matters. So they're bringing it closer to home. Their customers have told them they want them to better understand their needs at a local level, and to be more visible in the communities they serve. They've listened. That's why they're creating new roles, strengthening their local presence, and looking for people who want to be part of what comes next. This is a varied, hands on role where no two days are the same. You'll be a visible and trusted presence in your communities - supporting customers, managing tenancies proactively, and working closely with partners to help people sustain their homes and live well. We are looking for Housing Officers to cover the following patches in the Bedfordshire/Buckinghamshire area: Bedford Central BedfordCentral Bedford, Luton, North HertfordshireMilton Keynes, Buckinghamshire What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of a defined patch, acting as the key point of contact for residents and ensuring services are responsive, compliant, and customer focused. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the full tenancy lifecycle, from sign up through to end of tenancy Handling tenancy changes, mutual exchanges, and investigations into tenancy breaches or fraud Supporting lettings and voids activity to minimise rent loss and turnaround times Carrying out estate inspections and addressing neighbourhood and environmental issues Managing low level anti social behaviour, neighbour disputes, and supporting more complex cases Identifying and responding to vulnerability, safeguarding, hoarding, and non access cases Completing person centred fire risk assessments and monitoring health and safety issues Investigating complaints and learning from outcomes to improve services Working in partnership with local authorities and external agencies to support customers effectively Throughout everything you do, you'll champion their Customer Promise - delivering services that are respectful, personalised, and trauma informed. What they're looking for You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: Experience of tenancy, estate management, lettings or neighbourhood services within social housing Knowledge of housing legislation, including safeguarding, ASB and welfare reform Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure A customer focused mindset, with a commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma informed practice Confidence using digital systems and data to manage cases and improve performance The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound day to day decisions You'll also be comfortable working flexibly, including participating in an out of hours rota where required. Why join them? At the organisation, their customer promise is "They are proud to make things personal; if it matters to their customers, it matters to them." This role is at the heart of how they build trust with their customers. If you're someone who takes pride in getting things right, supporting others, and making a difference through everyday interactions, they'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover the organisation: The organisation is a leading housing provider. They manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across their portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Their mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. They're looking for like-minded people to join their team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody their values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. They are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows them to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support their colleagues. They have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. They are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation their Menopause Friendly accreditation. The organisation reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this organisation, please click apply.

Housing Officer - East Anglia Location: East Anglia Salary : £36,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 26 May, 2026 It matters. So they're bringing it closer to home. Their customers have told them they want them to better understand their needs at a local level, and to be more visible in the communities they serve. They've listened. That's why they're creating new roles, strengthening their local presence, and looking for people who want to be part of what comes next. This is a varied, hands on role where no two days are the same. You'll be a visible and trusted presence in your communities - supporting customers, managing tenancies proactively, and working closely with partners to help people sustain their homes and live well. We are looking for one Housing Officer to cover the following patch in the East Anglia area: Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, King's Lynn And West Norfolk, Norwich, South Cambridgeshire, West Suffolk What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of a defined patch, acting as the key point of contact for residents and ensuring services are responsive, compliant, and customer focused. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the full tenancy lifecycle, from sign up through to end of tenancy Handling tenancy changes, mutual exchanges, and investigations into tenancy breaches or fraud Supporting lettings and voids activity to minimise rent loss and turnaround times Carrying out estate inspections and addressing neighbourhood and environmental issues Managing low level anti social behaviour, neighbour disputes, and supporting more complex cases Identifying and responding to vulnerability, safeguarding, hoarding, and non access cases Completing person centred fire risk assessments and monitoring health and safety issues Investigating complaints and learning from outcomes to improve services Working in partnership with local authorities and external agencies to support customers effectively Throughout everything you do, you'll champion their Customer Promise - delivering services that are respectful, personalised, and trauma informed. What they're looking for You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: Experience of tenancy, estate management, lettings or neighbourhood services within social housing Knowledge of housing legislation, including safeguarding, ASB and welfare reform Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure A customer focused mindset, with a commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma informed practice Confidence using digital systems and data to manage cases and improve performance The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound day to day decisions You'll also be comfortable working flexibly, including participating in an out of hours rota where required. Why join them? At the organisation, their customer promise is "They are proud to make things personal; if it matters to their customers, it matters to them." This role is at the heart of how they build trust with their customers. If you're someone who takes pride in getting things right, supporting others, and making a difference through everyday interactions, they'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover the organisation: The organisation is a leading housing provider. They manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across their portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Their mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. They're looking for like-minded people to join their team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody their values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. They are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows them to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support their colleagues. They have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. They are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation their Menopause Friendly accreditation. The organisation reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this organisation, please click apply.

Housing Officer - Gloucestershire Worcestershire Location: Gloucestershire/Worcestershire Salary : £36,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 26 May, 2026 It matters. So they're bringing it closer to home. Their customers have told them they want them to better understand their needs at a local level, and to be more visible in the communities they serve. They've listened. That's why they're creating new roles, strengthening their local presence, and looking for people who want to be part of what comes next. This is a varied, hands on role where no two days are the same. You'll be a visible and trusted presence in your communities - supporting customers, managing tenancies proactively, and working closely with partners to help people sustain their homes and live well. We are looking for one Housing Officer to cover the following patch in the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire area: Forest Of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Worcester, Wychavon What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of a defined patch, acting as the key point of contact for residents and ensuring services are responsive, compliant, and customer focused. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the full tenancy lifecycle, from sign up through to end of tenancy Handling tenancy changes, mutual exchanges, and investigations into tenancy breaches or fraud Supporting lettings and voids activity to minimise rent loss and turnaround times Carrying out estate inspections and addressing neighbourhood and environmental issues Managing low level anti social behaviour, neighbour disputes, and supporting more complex cases Identifying and responding to vulnerability, safeguarding, hoarding, and non access cases Completing person centred fire risk assessments and monitoring health and safety issues Investigating complaints and learning from outcomes to improve services Working in partnership with local authorities and external agencies to support customers effectively Throughout everything you do, you'll champion their Customer Promise - delivering services that are respectful, personalised, and trauma informed. What they're looking for You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: Experience of tenancy, estate management, lettings or neighbourhood services within social housing Knowledge of housing legislation, including safeguarding, ASB and welfare reform Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure A customer focused mindset, with a commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma informed practice Confidence using digital systems and data to manage cases and improve performance The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound day to day decisions You'll also be comfortable working flexibly, including participating in an out of hours rota where required. Why join them? At the organisation, their customer promise is "They are proud to make things personal; if it matters to their customers, it matters to them." This role is at the heart of how they build trust with their customers. If you're someone who takes pride in getting things right, supporting others, and making a difference through everyday interactions, they'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover the organisation: The organisation is a leading housing provider. They manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across their portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Their mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. They're looking for like-minded people to join their team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody their values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. They are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows them to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support their colleagues. They have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. They are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation their Menopause Friendly accreditation. The organisation reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this organisation, please click apply.

Housing Allocations Officer (Level 6) Temporary Contract Job Details Slough Borough Council Service Area: Regeneration, Housing and Environment Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: 18 May 2026 Duration: 17 weeks Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office Location Office Base: 25 Windsor Road Slough Berkshire SL1 2EJ Pay PAYE Rate: £19.32 per hour Job Overview Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Allocations Officer to join the Housing Allocations team. This role will provide a housing register, needs assessment and allocations service, ensuring the legality and suitability of social housing allocations and helping the council meet statutory requirements, performance indicators and lettings targets. The successful candidate will manage housing applications, maintain accurate housing register records, verify applicant circumstances, carry out home visits and support the effective delivery of a customer-focused housing allocations service. Important - Please Read Carefully This role requires direct housing allocations experience , including knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation , housing register assessments and the application of allocations policy. You must also be able to carry out home visits and hold a full UK driving licence with access to a car for work . Candidates without relevant allocations / housing register experience are unlikely to be considered. Key Responsibilities Undertake eligibility assessments for potential tenants accessing the housing register Ensure allocations are lawful, suitable and in line with policy Deliver a comprehensive, customer-focused housing allocations service Maintain accurate records of the voids and lettings process and update the housing register using the integrated housing management system Run performance reports and carry out regular data reconciliation Manage social housing applications, including complex cases Apply law and policy appropriately to reach lawful and defensible decisions Liaise with housing needs colleagues on acute cases and with investigation teams where fraud is suspected Provide information to new tenants about properties and services available Liaise with tenancy management colleagues to support efficient sign-up processes Undertake home visits to shortlisted applicants to verify eligibility and circumstances Identify service improvements and support development of the allocations service Essential Experience & Skills Experience in a pressurised customer service environment working with vulnerable customers Experience maintaining computerised information management systems Experience handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately Experience giving accurate information clearly in writing and verbally Knowledge of current housing, immigration and related legislation , including relevant Housing and Homelessness Acts Knowledge of repairs issues affecting required property standards Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, especially lone working Knowledge of data protection legislation relating to customer records Ability to carry out home visits to verify housing applications Ability to understand and apply complex legislation fairly and accurately Strong communication, record keeping and data analysis skills Good organisational and time management skills Experience using Microsoft Office and databases Educated to A Level or equivalent with good numeracy and literacy Full UK driving licence with own car available for work Desirable Evidence of continuous professional development NVQ Business Administration Level 3, BTEC, relevant housing qualification or equivalent Disclaimer On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

Housing Officer - Warwickshire, Northamptonshire Location: Warwickshire, Northamptonshire Salary : £36,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 26 May, 2026 It matters. So they're bringing it closer to home. Their customers have told them they want them to better understand their needs at a local level, and to be more visible in the communities they serve. They've listened. That's why they're creating new roles, strengthening their local presence, and looking for people who want to be part of what comes next. This is a varied, hands on role where no two days are the same. You'll be a visible and trusted presence in your communities - supporting customers, managing tenancies proactively, and working closely with partners to help people sustain their homes and live well. They are looking for Housing Officers to cover the following patches in the Northamptonshire/Warwickshire area: Harborough, Hinckley And Bosworth, North Northamptonshire, Nuneaton And Bedworth, Rugby, Rutland Warwick Cherwell, Stratford-upon-Avon, West Northamptonshire What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of a defined patch, acting as the key point of contact for residents and ensuring services are responsive, compliant, and customer focused. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the full tenancy lifecycle, from sign up through to end of tenancy Handling tenancy changes, mutual exchanges, and investigations into tenancy breaches or fraud Supporting lettings and voids activity to minimise rent loss and turnaround times Carrying out estate inspections and addressing neighbourhood and environmental issues Managing low level anti social behaviour, neighbour disputes, and supporting more complex cases Identifying and responding to vulnerability, safeguarding, hoarding, and non access cases Completing person centred fire risk assessments and monitoring health and safety issues Investigating complaints and learning from outcomes to improve services Working in partnership with local authorities and external agencies to support customers effectively Throughout everything you do, you'll champion their Customer Promise - delivering services that are respectful, personalised, and trauma informed. What they're looking for You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: Experience of tenancy, estate management, lettings or neighbourhood services within social housing Knowledge of housing legislation, including safeguarding, ASB and welfare reform Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure A customer focused mindset, with a commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma informed practice Confidence using digital systems and data to manage cases and improve performance The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound day to day decisions You'll also be comfortable working flexibly, including participating in an out of hours rota where required. Why join them? At the organisation, their customer promise is "They are proud to make things personal; if it matters to their customers, it matters to them." This role is at the heart of how they build trust with their customers. If you're someone who takes pride in getting things right, supporting others, and making a difference through everyday interactions, they'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover the organisation: The organisation is a leading housing provider. They manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across their portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Their mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. They're looking for like-minded people to join their team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody their values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. They are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows them to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support their colleagues. They have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. They are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation their Menopause Friendly accreditation. The organisation reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this organisation, please click apply.

Housing Officer (South Yorkshire/Nottinghamshire) Location: North East, East of England Salary: £36,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 26 May, 2026 It matters. So they're bringing it closer to home. Their customers have told them they want them to better understand their needs at a local level, and to be more visible in the communities they serve. They've listened. That's why they're creating new roles, strengthening their local presence, and looking for people who want to be part of what comes next. This is a varied, hands on role where no two days are the same. You'll be a visible and trusted presence in your communities - supporting customers, managing tenancies proactively, and working closely with partners to help people sustain their homes and live well. They are looking for a Housing Officer to cover the following patch in the South Yorkshire/Nottinghamshire area: Amber Valley, Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Doncaster, Melton, Newark And Sherwood, North Kesteven, Nottingham, Rotherham, Rushcliffe. What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of a defined patch, acting as the key point of contact for residents and ensuring services are responsive, compliant, and customer focused. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the full tenancy lifecycle, from sign up through to end of tenancy Handling tenancy changes, mutual exchanges, and investigations into tenancy breaches or fraud Supporting lettings and voids activity to minimise rent loss and turnaround times Carrying out estate inspections and addressing neighbourhood and environmental issues Managing low level anti social behaviour, neighbour disputes, and supporting more complex cases Identifying and responding to vulnerability, safeguarding, hoarding, and non access cases Completing person centred fire risk assessments and monitoring health and safety issues Investigating complaints and learning from outcomes to improve services Working in partnership with local authorities and external agencies to support customers effectively Throughout everything you do, you'll champion the organisation's Customer Promise - delivering services that are respectful, personalised, and trauma informed. What they're looking for You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: Experience of tenancy, estate management, lettings or neighbourhood services within social housing Knowledge of housing legislation, including safeguarding, ASB and welfare reform Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure A customer focused mindset, with a commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma informed practice Confidence using digital systems and data to manage cases and improve performance The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound day to day decisions You'll also be comfortable working flexibly, including participating in an out of hours rota where required. Why join them? At the organisation, their customer promise is "They are proud to make things personal; if it matters to their customers, it matters to them." This role is at the heart of how they build trust with their customers. If you're someone who takes pride in getting things right, supporting others, and making a difference through everyday interactions, they'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover the organisation: The organisation is a leading housing provider. They manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across their portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Their mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. They're looking for like-minded people to join their team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody their values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. They are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows them to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support their colleagues. They have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. They are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation their Menopause Friendly accreditation. The organisation reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this organisation, please click apply.

Housing Officer x2 (Hampshire, Berkshire & Surrey) Location: South East Salary : £36,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time It matters. So they're bringing it closer to home. Their customers have told them they want them to better understand their needs at a local level, and to be more visible in the communities they serve. They've listened. That's why they're creating new roles, strengthening their local presence, and looking for people who want to be part of what comes next. This is a varied, hands on role where no two days are the same. You'll be a visible and trusted presence in your communities - supporting customers, managing tenancies proactively, and working closely with partners to help people sustain their homes and live well. What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of a defined patch, acting as the key point of contact for residents and ensuring services are responsive, compliant, and customer focused. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the full tenancy lifecycle, from sign up through to end of tenancy Handling tenancy changes, mutual exchanges, and investigations into tenancy breaches or fraud Supporting lettings and voids activity to minimise rent loss and turnaround times Carrying out estate inspections and addressing neighbourhood and environmental issues Managing low level anti social behaviour, neighbour disputes, and supporting more complex cases Identifying and responding to vulnerability, safeguarding, hoarding, and non access cases Completing person centred fire risk assessments and monitoring health and safety issues Investigating complaints and learning from outcomes to improve services Working in partnership with local authorities and external agencies to support customers effectively Throughout everything you do, you'll champion the organisaiton's Customer Promise - delivering services that are respectful, personalised, and trauma informed. What they're looking for You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: Experience of tenancy, estate management, lettings or neighbourhood services within social housing Knowledge of housing legislation, including safeguarding, ASB and welfare reform Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure A customer focused mindset, with a commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma informed practice Confidence using digital systems and data to manage cases and improve performance The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound day to day decisions You'll also be comfortable working flexibly, including participating in an out of hours rota where required. Why join them? At the organisation, their customer promise is " We are proud to make things personal; if it matters to our customers, it matters to us." This role is at the heart of how they build trust with their customers. If you're someone who takes pride in getting things right, supporting others, and making a difference through everyday interactions, they'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover the organisation : The organisation is a leading housing provider. They manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across their portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Their mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. They're looking for like-minded people to join their team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody their values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. They are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows them to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support their colleagues. They have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. They are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation their Menopause Friendly accreditation. They reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisation, please click apply.

Housing Officer (Wiltshire, Dorset & Somerset) Location: South West Salary : £36,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time It matters. So we're bringing it closer to home. It matters. So they're bringing it closer to home. Their customers have told them they want them to better understand their needs at a local level, and to be more visible in the communities they serve. They've listened. That's why they're creating new roles, strengthening their local presence, and looking for people who want to be part of what comes next. This is a varied, hands on role where no two days are the same. You'll be a visible and trusted presence in your communities - supporting customers, managing tenancies proactively, and working closely with partners to help people sustain their homes and live well. They are looking for Housing Officers to cover the following patches in the South West - Wiltshire, Dorset & Somerset: x1 - Cotswold; West Oxfordshire; Wiltshire x1 - Wiltshire x2 - Somerset x2 - Dorset (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, New Forest) What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of a defined patch, acting as the key point of contact for residents and ensuring services are responsive, compliant, and customer focused. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the full tenancy lifecycle, from sign up through to end of tenancy Handling tenancy changes, mutual exchanges, and investigations into tenancy breaches or fraud Supporting lettings and voids activity to minimise rent loss and turnaround times Carrying out estate inspections and addressing neighbourhood and environmental issues Managing low level anti social behaviour, neighbour disputes, and supporting more complex cases Identifying and responding to vulnerability, safeguarding, hoarding, and non access cases Completing person centred fire risk assessments and monitoring health and safety issues Investigating complaints and learning from outcomes to improve services Working in partnership with local authorities and external agencies to support customers effectively Throughout everything you do, you'll champion the organisation's Customer Promise - delivering services that are respectful, personalised, and trauma informed. What we're looking for You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: Experience of tenancy, estate management, lettings or neighbourhood services within social housing Knowledge of housing legislation, including safeguarding, ASB and welfare reform Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure A customer focused mindset, with a commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma informed practice Confidence using digital systems and data to manage cases and improve performance The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound day to day decisions You'll also be comfortable working flexibly, including participating in an out of hours rota where required. Why join them? At the organisation, their customer promise is " We are proud to make things personal; if it matters to our customers, it matters to us." This role is at the heart of how they build trust with their customers. If you're someone who takes pride in getting things right, supporting others, and making a difference through everyday interactions, they'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover the organisation : The organisation is a leading housing provider. They manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across their portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Their mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. They're looking for like-minded people to join their team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody their values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. They are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows them to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support their colleagues. They have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. They are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation their Menopause Friendly accreditation. They reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisation, please click apply.

Housing Officer (Devon) Location: South West Salary : £36,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time It matters. So they're bringing it closer to home. Their customers have told them they want them to better understand their needs at a local level, and to be more visible in the communities they serve. They've listened. That's why they're creating new roles, strengthening their local presence, and looking for people who want to be part of what comes next. This is a varied, hands on role where no two days are the same. You'll be a visible and trusted presence in your communities - supporting customers, managing tenancies proactively, and working closely with partners to help people sustain their homes and live well. They are looking for one Housing Officer to cover the following patch in the South West covering East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, Teignbridge, Torbay. What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of a defined patch, acting as the key point of contact for residents and ensuring services are responsive, compliant, and customer focused. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the full tenancy lifecycle, from sign up through to end of tenancy Handling tenancy changes, mutual exchanges, and investigations into tenancy breaches or fraud Supporting lettings and voids activity to minimise rent loss and turnaround times Carrying out estate inspections and addressing neighbourhood and environmental issues Managing low level anti social behaviour, neighbour disputes, and supporting more complex cases Identifying and responding to vulnerability, safeguarding, hoarding, and non access cases Completing person centred fire risk assessments and monitoring health and safety issues Investigating complaints and learning from outcomes to improve services Working in partnership with local authorities and external agencies to support customers effectively Throughout everything you do, you'll champion the organisations Customer Promise - delivering services that are respectful, personalised, and trauma informed. What they're looking for You'll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You'll also have: Experience of tenancy, estate management, lettings or neighbourhood services within social housing Knowledge of housing legislation, including safeguarding, ASB and welfare reform Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure A customer focused mindset, with a commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma informed practice Confidence using digital systems and data to manage cases and improve performance The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound day to day decisions You'll also be comfortable working flexibly, including participating in an out of hours rota where required. Why join them? At the organisation, their customer promise is " We are proud to make things personal; if it matters to our customers, it matters to us." This role is at the heart of how they build trust with their customers. If you're someone who takes pride in getting things right, supporting others, and making a difference through everyday interactions, they'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. Discover the organisation : The organisation is a leading housing provider. They manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across their portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Their mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. They're looking for like-minded people to join their team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody their values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. They are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows them to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support their colleagues. They have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. They are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation their Menopause Friendly accreditation. They reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisation, please click apply.

Allocations Officer Slough Contract £19.32 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for an Allocations Officer Hybrid - 2 days per week required in the office To undertake and determine eligibility assessments for potential tenants accessing the housing register to ensure the legality and suitability of every allocation. To be responsible for meeting statutory requirements, performance indicators and targets in the letting of all social housing. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Deliver a comprehensive, customer focused and high quality housing allocations service, liaising with other sections, departments and agencies internally and externally in relation to housing needs issues on behalf of home seekers Working proactively using initiative and knowledge to apply appropriate options to tackle housing need ensuring that the council s resources, including accommodation and financial resources, are appropriately used according to the needs of the home seeker, enabling them to achieve sustainable and affordable solutions to their housing needs. Maintain accurate and up to date records of the voids and lettings process as well as entering and maintaining records on the housing register using the integrated housing management IT system. This includes developing and running regular performance related reports and undertaking regular and frequent data reconciliation. Understand and work in accordance with legislation and Slough s current lettings and voids policies, standards and targets, responding to customer enquiries regarding voids and lettings, liaising with other sections and/or contractors as necessary to provide a co-ordinated response. To manage applications for social housing, including those of a complex nature and be responsible for applying the law and policy appropriately, reaching lawful and defensible decisions and ensuring that the Council s Housing Allocations Policy is implemented To ensure that each case receives a correct assessment liaising as necessary with colleagues in housing needs for acute cases and with the investigation team where cases of fraud or benefit abuse are suspected To take a lead on a particular topic and/or liaison with a partner department or agency as directed by the Housing Allocations Manager. Ensure that colleagues are briefed on relevant issues relating to the topic/liaison Provide information for new tenants about the properties and services available and ensure this information is regularly updated while liaising with tenancy management colleagues to ensure that the sign up process is efficient and informative for the client and timely in order Experience of working in a pressurised customer service environment and with vulnerable customers. Working effectively with a range of professional staff and external agencies. Maintaining computerised information management systems. Experience of working in confidential situations with an understanding of when & how to share sensitive information with customers and Experience of giving accurate and relevant information in a clear and concise manner, both in writing and verbally. Knowledge of current housing, immigration and related legislation, case law, policies and good practice including relevant Housing and Homelessness Acts. Knowledge of repairs issues to ensure that properties meet required standards Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and an ability to apply and enforce it, particularly in relation to lone workers. Knowledge of data protection legislation, especially relating to customer records. Knowledge of equal opportunities legislation and policy. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer

Allocations and Temporary Accommodation Service TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION OFFICER To be accountable to the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer for the management of Temporary Accommodation, including Council, Registered Providers, Private Sector Leased and Emergency Overnight Accommodation. For the provision of a tenancy and support service to homeless households To undertake the sign-up of applicants being admitted to temporary accommodation and to act as a point of contact in resolving any issues that arise. MAIN DUTIES: To identify and report repairs within Temporary Accommodation units to Property Services staff and other landlords, ensuring that accommodation is maintained to the highest possible standard. To have responsibility for visiting households that have been assisted with temporary or other housing options and for advising them on: payment of charges, tenure conditions and security, utilities, reporting of repairs and provision of furnishings. To carry out regular visits to all temporary accommodation units, both within and outside the borough, to ensure that properties are being occupied and are being maintained to the appropriate standard. To arrange for the termination or withdrawal of a placement as required. To identify service users with support needs and refer them to appropriate support or resettlement services. To liaise closely with support services industry statutory agencies to ensure that the needs of vulnerable applicants are identified and assessed. To be aware of safeguarding (children s & adults) procedures and monitor, record and discuss any concerns with a manager / relevant agencies. Also take appropriate action when necessary, always in conjunction with a manager . To provide reports on casework as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To ensure that comprehensive and accurate records are kept of all customer contacts and casework updating IT and/or manual systems as required. To ensure the effective collection of rent, charges and arrears and for taking appropriate action to ensure that loss of income is kept under control and that performance meets DHS targets. To offer advice and assistance to customers on a range of matters, including: allocations and choice based lettings, housing options, welfare and housing benefits, homelessness assessments, tenancy conditions and provision of support. To contact other internal and external agencies on their behalf as necessary. To liaise with Housing Benefits, Benefits Agency and employers in order to assist in the collection of rent and other charges. To be responsible for the verification of documents required by housing benefits to enable them to meet their statutory duty when assessing payments of benefit. To issue Notice to Quits and be responsible for taking appropriate legal action when necessary. To compile legal statements for court attendance and to represent the Council at proceedings. To have a good knowledge of court procedures. To coordinate all services required when obtaining possession of a property. To deal with breaches of conditions of tenancy including nuisance and racial harassment. To interview tenants, leaseholders and homeowners as necessary, determining remedial action, and dealing with complaints. To attend allocations interviews in order to advise customers of the conditions of tenancy, and to provide information for them on the property including provision of furniture and equipment and availability of local amenities and services. To ensure that the tenancy or licence agreement is completed and to input details of allocations onto computerised systems. To assist occupiers moving into permanent accommodation by advising on removal arrangements, social fund and other benefits. To arrange for accounts to come off charge, the collection of keys and for organising the renewal of door locks as necessary To assist in the identification of properties that could be used as temporary accommodation and the hand back of dwellings no longer required for use as temporary accommodation. To investigate cases of abandoned property, unauthorised occupation and sub-letting occurring in Council owned temporary accommodation, taking the appropriate action to resolve the problem. To respond to enquiries and complaints including from elected members and external agencies, ensuring that responses meet quality standards and are completed within performance target timescales. To assist in statistical monitoring, customer surveys, consultation activities or other exercises to increase the effectiveness of the service. To assist in the training and induction of staff as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To attend training sessions, development, supervision and casework meetings as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To have a working knowledge of legislation and policy in relation to homelessness, allocations and tenancy rights. To be responsible for the distribution of emergency cash payments in accordance with agreed procedures. As directed by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer, to undertake any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the post s duties. To carry out all duties with due regard to the provision of health and safety regulations and legislation, the Councils Equal Opportunities and Customer Care policies, and the new technology Agreement. To participate in the Council s out of hour s standby rota, responding to homeless emergencies as well as problems that arise in temporary accommodation and supported housing projects. The standard hours of work for this post will total a minimum of 35 hours per week. Obligatory

Temporary Accommodation Officer Lambeth Contract 159.49 per day PAYE or £209.68 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Temporary Accommodation Officer This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. • To mange a caseload of households that have been identified as ready to move on from temporary accommodation into settled accommodation. Using the information about the household to offer suitable (as legally defined) settled accommodation for them, in order for the Council to discharge duties. This could be private rented accommodation, supported housing, direct offer of social housing, choice-based lettings or other settled accommodation options. • To review information about the household, updating the housing needs assessment, and other documentation, as necessary, to ensure the needs of the household are fully understood. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer