Housing Officer
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Location:
Leicester
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
Up to £25522.00 per annum
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Contact:
Lynsey Ford
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Contact email:
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Job ref:
BBBH385491_1730742679
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Published:
10 days ago
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Expiry date:
4/12/2024
Job Description
Housing Officers Wanted
Salary: £25,522 Location: Leicester (travelling between 3 close-by locations) Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri. One weekend out of four (4 days in the week, plus 4 hours each on Sat and Sun)
What's in it for YOU?
- Competitive Salary: £25,522 per year.
- Generous Leave: 33 days annual leave + birthday leave + service leave + purchase additional leave.
- Great Benefits: Pension scheme, health cash plan, menopause leave for both women and men.
- Amazing Perks!
About the Role
Are you ready for a role that gives you a sense of achievement? We are seeking a Housing Officer to support young people at risk of becoming homeless. Join an incredible team dedicated to helping service users live independently and engage with the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Intensive housing management (3 hours support per person per week).
- Needs and risk assessments.
- Manage admissions and transfers, including issuing agreements, key handovers, and inductions.
- Ensure Housing Benefit claims are submitted.
- Support occupants with rent payments and arrears plans.
- Help young people sustain education, employment, or training.
- Address anti-social behaviour and occupancy breaches.
- Work with external agencies to prevent evictions and provide resettlement support.
Skills and Experience Required
- Qualifications: Level 3 in Housing, Youth & Community Development, Social Work, Coaching, or relevant Social Science.
- Passion: Eager to help those struggling with tenancy and at risk of homelessness.
- Transferable Skills: Able to support vulnerable adults.
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