Housing Officer
Central London
Housing Officer Sector: Local Authority Location: West London Reports to: Housing Manager Contract: 3 to 6-month ongoing contract Start: ASAP Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (on site 5 days per week) Pay: £27.96 per hour (Umbrella) Overview A local authority is seeking an experienced Housing Officer to manage tenancies, resolve estate issues, and support local communities. You must have proven experience working in Housing for a local authority or housing association. Key responsibilities - Manage a patch of general needs, sheltered, and leasehold properties. - Support vulnerable residents and connect them to local services. - Build strong resident relationships and encourage community involvement. - Conduct tenancy audits and regular home visits. - Identify and report fire safety issues. - Work with the voids team to reduce turnaround times. - Complete tenancy sign-ups and explain key tenancy terms. - Provide housing advice and support moves, transfers, and mutual exchanges. - Investigate tenancy fraud, illegal subletting, and breaches. - Manage tenancy changes, successions, and joint applications. - Lead on anti-social behaviour cases and work with partner agencies. - Respond quickly to domestic violence cases and make referrals. - Prepare legal cases, serve notices, and represent the authority in court. - Lead multi-agency and safeguarding meetings. - Support tenant and resident associations. - Respond to estate emergencies and complaints quickly and effectively. - Supervise Housing Support Officers and deputise for the Housing Manager. - Attend occasional evening meetings and community events. Interviews will take place as soon as possible, with a view to an immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a busy, rewarding role and make a real difference within the community |  |  |  |
Recruiter: RED Personnel Limited
Salary: £30 Per Hour
Reference: 176HousingJune25