Social Housing Assessment and Lettings Officer

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Are you in search of a temporary yet fulfilling role? Look no further! We're thrilled to offer an exciting position for our client based in North West London who are looking to appoint a Social Housing Assessment and Lettings Officer for the 3 months ongoing, at the rate of £28.19 per hour umbrella

Job responsibilities

To investigate and assess all households who apply for housing under the Housing Act 1985 and Housing Act 1996 (Part VI). This includes registering new and general housing applicants; undertaking verifications, including home visits and organising medical assessments; notifying applicants of their housing assessment priority and management and administration for existing applications.

2. The post-holders will also support the management and administration of the choice-based lettings service, including prioritisation of applicants for viewings/offers, dealing with customer enquiries and organising the advertisement of properties.

3. Contribute to meeting the Organisations best use of its stock objectives as well as managing the applicant's expectations for social housing.

4. To contribute to the maintenance of the choice based letting system which enables applicants to bid for properties, including the advertising and marketing of available properties.

5. To make appropriate nominations and allocations to all social housing accommodation that the organisation owns or has nomination rights to. To do so within agreed timescales to minimise voids periods and potential financial loss to the Council.

6. To provide accurate advice to households regarding their offer and consequences of refusals.

7. To develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of complex legislation, case law and government guidance concerning the Organisation's statutory duties and maintain a working knowledge of related housing, property, immigration and family legislation.

Should your skills match the above please send through your updated CV.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
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Location:
North Acton
Salary:
£28.19 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Public Sector

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