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My client is an established Housing provider based in East Lancashire looking to recruit a Housing Officer to join their team. This is a new service which has been opened recently, supporting vulnerable individual dealing with various issues such as homelessness, substance misuse, previous criminal convictions and mental health challenges.

As the Housing Officer, you will be reporting directly to the Team Leader and will be managing a caseload of clients under your care and support.

The Housing Officer will carry out a range of duties, some of which have been listed below:

* To complete all moving in documents and uploading them to the system.

* Collecting and chasing up Service Charge payments and keeping track of payments on the system.

* Performing evictions and making sure everything is completed in a timely and safe manner.

* Liaise with colleagues to ensure void targets are met and properties are let within agreed timescale.

* Respond to enquiries by tenants relating to the terms and conditions of their tenancy agreement.

* Supporting tenants with rent arrears and offer advice on managing money, debt advice etc.

* Carry out H&S and fire checks and assessment, liaising closely with others to ensure that follow up actions are completed.

* Liaise with support officers to provide effective prevention and management of rent issues.

Key Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

* Ability to work with vulnerable adults with complex needs (such as substance misuse, physical health, mental health, seeking employment and housing support).

* Understanding of safeguarding.

* Understanding and Commitment to the provider's values.

* A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with challenging behaviours and a variety of different backgrounds.

* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.

* Ability to develop person centred support and move on planning.

* Must have access to own vehicle, a full UK license and will be required to have an enhanced DBS certificate issued within the last 12 months, Although being on the DBS update service will be preferred.

The Housing Officer will play an integral part in the journey of the vulnerable people they will be supporting. The successful Housing Officer will ensure they will follow all policies and procedures to contribute to the running of a successful and much needed service.

This is a temporary role with scope to be come permanent after a few months. The formal process to apply for the permanent vacancy will need to be carried out. The Housing Officer will have a full UK driving license and have access to their own car.

Candidates who have a work background in supported living or residential care may be considered dependant on certain contributing factors and transferable skills as well as a genuine passion to work in the supported housing and accommodation sector.

Benefits:

* Casual dress

* Company pension

* Employee discount

* Flexitime

* Referral programme

* Work from home

Schedule:

* 10 hour shift

* 8 hour shift

* Day shift

* Monday to Friday

* Overtime

* Weekend availability

Experience:

* Supported Accommodation: 1 year (preferred)

If you are able to start work immediately, have experience of working with vulnerable people, drive and have a passion for supporting people achieve positive outcomes, then please apply today! You can contact Haleema for a confidential chat about this role.

I look forward to reviewing your application