Social Housing Assessment And Lettings Officer

Social Housing Assessment & Lettings Officer (x3)

Wembley (Hybrid Working) Full-Time Immediate Start

Pay Rate:

• £21.41 per hour (PAYE)
• £28.19 per hour (Umbrella)

Start Date: Week commencing 29th June 2026 Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Project-Based) Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Make a Difference in Your Community

We are seeking 3 motivated and organised individuals to join a Local Authority Housing Team in Wembley, supporting a key social housing project. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to develop experience in housing-even if you don't come from a housing background.

? The Role

As a Social Housing Assessment & Lettings Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting residents through the housing process and ensuring fair and efficient allocation of social housing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing housing applications and undertaking applicant verifications
• Conducting home visits and organising medical assessments
• Notifying applicants of their housing priority status
• Managing and maintaining accurate housing application records
• Supporting the administration of the choice-based lettings service
• Prioritising applicants for property viewings and offers
• Responding to customer enquiries via phone and email
• Organising the advertisement of available properties
• Helping manage applicant expectations and promote best use of housing stock

What We're Looking For

Housing experience is not essential- we're looking for candidates with the right skills and mindset:

Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workload Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment Confident using IT systems including:

• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• Email and digital communication tools Customer-focused with the ability to provide clear guidance and advice

Working Arrangement

• Hybrid working available
• Based in Wembley (office attendance required as part of the role)

Requirements

• Must be willing to undertake home visits
• Must pass an enhanced DBS check
• Available for immediate start

Why Apply?

• Gain valuable experience within a Local Authority housing team
• Opportunity to work on a meaningful project impacting local communities
• Supportive team environment
• Potential for contract extension

Apply now to secure your place in this impactful housing project and start making a difference in Wembley communities!