Housing Officer or Assistant

Your new company
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Officer or Housing Assistant to join a busy and customer-focused housing team on a temporary contract for an initial period of 3 months, with the potential for extension.This is an excellent opportunity to support a well-established social housing organisation and make a real difference to local communities.Your new role

• Managing a designated housing patch and providing tenancy management support
• Dealing with tenant enquiries and resolving housing-related issues
• Supporting allocations, voids and lettings processes
• Assisting with rent arrears recovery and income management activities
• Investigating anti-social behaviour complaints and tenancy breaches
• Conducting home visits and estate management inspections
• Maintaining accurate housing records and case notes
• Delivering a high standard of customer service to tenants and stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a Housing Officer, Housing Assistant or similar housing management role
• Knowledge of social housing legislation and best practice
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise workload effectively
• Strong IT skills and experience updating housing management systems
• A full UK driving licence and access to transport would be advantageous

What you'll get in return
✅ Temporary contract with immediate start available✅ Initial 3-month assignment with potential for extension
✅ Competitive hourly rate
✅ Opportunity to gain experience within a respected social housing organisation
✅ Supportive and collaborative team environment

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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