Housing Officer in Southwark

Location: Southwark
Salary: £37,000 per year
Recruiter: Service Care Solutions Ltd
Job Hours: Full-time

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Housing Officer - Housing AssociationPermanent, Salary circa £37,000Full Time, 37.5 hours Per WeekBenefits: Circa £37000 salary, 29 days annual, 4% - 6% pension contribution and much moreSouthwark, London and Covering South LondonImmediate Start Full UK Driving License and own vehicle for business purposes preferred but not essentialAre you passionate about making a positive impact in social housing? We're seeking a dedicated Housing Officer to join our client's dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring our residents receive the support and assistance they need, while maintaining the highest standards of property management.Responsibilities:Be adaptable to hybrid working, offering flexibility and responsiveness.Provide advice and assistance to residents, handling general enquiries for your designated patch.Process various housing assignments including mutual exchanges and successions.Collaborate with residents and third parties to consider management transfers, particularly in cases involving sensitive issues such as Domestic Abuse or Gang Violence.Ensure timely completion of fire risk assessment actions and respond to breaches of tenancy agreements.Work alongside the Resident Support Team on safeguarding matters and coordinate with the Estate Standards Team to address maintenance and cleanliness concerns promptly.Collaborate with the Community Safety Team to log cases and conduct joint investigations when necessary.Lead tenancy enforcement actions and legal cases with the support of the Legal Team.Conduct tenancy visits, coordinate with Repairs colleagues, and address service charge queries.Assist in managing empty homes efficiently, facilitating viewings and sign-ups seamlessly.Requirements:A housing qualification or equivalent Housing Management knowledge is desirable.Sound understanding of tenancy management and ability to adapt to changing priorities.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.Experience in working under tight deadlines while delivering high-quality outcomes.Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Word and Excel.Commitment to confidentiality and data protection.If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration. If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Alex at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)

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Service Care Solutions are a UK based recruitment agency offering a range of temporary and permanent job vacancies.

We specialise in offering a wide range of Social Work, Healthcare, Mental Health, Criminal Justice (including drug and alcohol related work), Probation, Social Housing, Legal, Construction and Sales and Customer Service.

We cover the whole of the UK and have positions which range in seniority from entry-level to directorships in both the public and private sectors.

We aim to provide an exceptional level of service to both jobseekers and employers. For us, this means providing a bespoke service which recognises that each role is as individual as each candidate who registers with us. Our expertise relies on years of collective experience successfully matching the right individuals to the right jobs. For you, this means a dedicated contact who is specialised in your area with an in-depth knowledge of the market and a genuine interest in finding candidates the perfect role and employers the perfect employee.

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