Housing Officer or Assistant

Housing Officer or Assistant

Temporary 15 - 20 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
Hays

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage housing patches, support tenants, and resolve housing issues.
  • Company: Join a respected social housing organisation making a difference in communities.
  • Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, temporary contract, and potential for extension.
  • Other info: Supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while gaining valuable experience in housing management.
  • Qualifications: Experience in housing roles and strong communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 15 - 20 £ per hour.

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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Housing Officer or Assistant employer: Hays

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Contact Details:

Hays Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Housing Officer or Assistant

Tenancy Management
Knowledge of Social Housing Legislation
Customer Service Skills
Communication Skills
Case Management
Prioritisation Skills
IT Skills