Login to Apply

Central is currently recruiting for a Housing Officer to work in the Haringey area. The service provides a high quality housing management service by being a primary point of contact for tenants.

* 32 hours per week, working between Monday – Friday. The core hours are 10AM – 4PM, with flexible starting and finishing times

* Please note; the candidate will need to work the same days each week. The 32 hours can be worked over 4 or 5 days

* Cover is required for approximately 1 month, with the possibility of extension

* The pay rate for this role is £18.06 per hour, with £2.40 holiday pay, totalling £20.46 per hour

Please note; this role may include hybrid working of 1 day per week at home depending on the needs of the service.

In this position, you will be expected to;

* Ensure the Service accommodation is safe, comfortable and appropriate for the needs of its occupants.

* Interview and assess applicants. In particular, ensure that prospective tenants and residents have a positive attitude towards sharing, realistic expectations and awareness of their own obligations towards their housemates and the organisation.

* Be proactive in establishing positive relationships, intervene at an early stage in tenant disputes, and deliver a speedy and focused response to anti-social behaviour and other breaches of tenancy.

* Allocate and let void properties. Carry out accompanied viewings and manage the sign-up process, ensuring that all new tenants understand their rights and responsibilities

* Enforce the organisations arrears recovery policy, including proactive discussions with residents, early intervention, home visits and court/eviction attendance.

* Carry out regular stock condition inspections, health & safety and service inspections including cleaning and gardening. Be aware of any antisocial behaviour affecting neighbours or our residents and deal with this as per policy

* Carry out pre- and post- inspections of reported maintenance issues. Arrange for the procurement of furniture and other items where this is agreed with agencies who purchase our services.

* Work with tenants to develop priorities for minor works and environmental improvements, with particular reference to décor, communal areas and gardens.

* Assist tenants to deal with other agencies, including Universal Credit and Housing Benefit

* Advise tenants who want to move on, of their housing options

To apply for this role, you must have:

* Minimum 1 years’ experience of housing management

* Knowledge and understanding of voids, income and rent arrears

* Experience of ordering and assessing repairs

* Understanding of Health & Safety law

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Current valid right to work in the UK

* Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £50)

* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position