Housing Officer

Housing Officer needed in Kingston upon Thames, £20.37ph PAYE – Reference: RQ1758003

• Resident Engagement: Visit all new tenants in their homes to explain tenancy conditions and identify any vulnerabilities or additional needs . Ensure regular communication and engagement with residents through estate inspections, customer surgeries, and home visits.
• Tenancy Management: Manage a variety of tenancy-related matters, including succession, assignment, discretionary re-housing, and management transfers. Take action on issues such as anti-social behaviour, illegal occupation, and breaches of tenancy agreements .
• Housing Management: Conduct regular estate inspections and follow up on issues affecting residents. Conducting tenancy audit, PCFRA/PEEPS Identify and recommend estate improvements and work with internal teams to ensure a coordinated approach to Housing management.
• Supporting Vulnerable Tenants: Work closely with vulnerable tenants to ensure their needs are met, making referrals to support services as necessary .
• Legal and Enforcement Actions: Prepare and serve legal notices, including Notices Seeking Possession and Notices to Quit. Prepare cases for court, draft witness statements, and represent the council in legal proceedings.. Knowledge on Housing regulator consumer standards and Awabb Law

This is a full time role on a Temporary contact basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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