Housing Officer

Housing Officer needed in Barking, £22.54ph PAYE - Reference: 2061

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

• Responsibility for the 'key to key' processes: from initial viewings to the collection and terminations of tenancies (including garages) to maximise income from rent and service charges.
• Work as part of a team of Housing Officers, supporting colleagues as necessary to achieve individual and shared objectives. Upholding and promoting the values of the Housing Team.
• Oversee viewings, sign ups of new tenancies and take ownership for properties being let within the agreed timescales.
• Ensure tenancies are ended in a timely manner, and that prompt action is taken where it is believed a property has been abandoned.
• Ensure new tenants are aware of their roles and responsibilities during settling in visits and during their probationary period, to provide the best start to their tenancy.
• Undertake tenancy audits, collecting and maintaining up-to-date information about our customers and using this as an opportunity to resolve any customer or property related issues.
• Ensure tenants are provided with the correct support to make their tenancy a success. This may include signposting to a specialist support service and/or linking in with health or social work services to address issues such as hoarding.

Application: If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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