Job Openings Housing Officer

About the job Housing Officer

Contract to start ASAP until 06-12-26 with a possible extension.

Responsibilities

To provide housing management services with a designated work area including:

Tenancy management

Management of anti-social behaviour

Estate management

Identification of Tenancy support, advice and referral to appropriate agencies

Tenant consultation and participation

Recovery of rent arrears and maximisation of rental and other income for all council services

To manage cases, maintain a direct involvement, identify the factors and develop appropriate actions in line with the priorities and practices of the council.

To keep abreast of all relevant legislation.

To contribute to the overall performance of the Directorate through personal performance, co-operation with other groups and in support of initiatives as approved by the Strategic Manager – Housing Management.

Establish and maintain good lines of communication within the housing team, the council and with outside agencies concerning matters relating to the area and services managed.

Attend meetings and undertake relevant actions and visits out of office hours as required.

Be effective and efficient in the provision of comprehensive landlord functions giving general advice and assistance to council tenants, leaseholders and all residents.

To receive and respond to ASB and tenancy and estate management issues and develop appropriate solutions in line with the policies, priorities and practices of the council.

To assist in identifying tenancy support needs and make relevant referrals to appropriate agencies.

To carry out routine tenancy visits as required including leaseholders and residents as part of a locality management approach.

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