Rent And Advisor

Position: Rent And Income Advisor
Central Recruitment is currently working with a London-based charity that is dedicated to creating positive change by providing support to individuals on their journey towards independence.

Our client is currently recruiting for a Rent & Income Advisor to work in the Croydon, Stockwell & Wimbledon areas. The service aims to help residents understand and manage their financial responsibilities.

* 37.5 hours per week

* Monday - Friday

* Shifts:

09:00 - 17:00

* Temporary: approx. 4 - 5 months

 * £17.63 per hour (£15.73 per hour, with £1.90 holiday pay)

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference and support residents with managing their rent and finances.

Key responsibilities:

* Implement the Rental Income Policy and Procedure for all residents including providing rental statements, issuing arrears letters and Notices, agreeing repayment plans

* Work in partnership with key workers to support residents to pay their rent on time and avoid eviction due to rent arrears

* Pilot a Debtor Tracing Project to locate and chase arrears for former residents which will include contacting previous residents to agree a repayment plan, liaising with Debt Recovery organisations or making a claim in the County Court

* Liaise with the DWP worker, oversee the appointment schedule, and ensure residents with specific related issues are linked in with them weekly to ensure their income is maximised

* Provide one to one support to residents on welfare benefits, supporting them to claim the appropriate benefits and make appeals against benefit decisions

* Provide one to one support regarding money and debt advice. Assisting residents to develop an action plan concerning money and debt advice issues

* Keep accurate records, including resident contact and support and Rubixx database information

* Be the lead contact for the Housing Management database maintaining the integrity of system and providing and advice and guidance to colleagues on how to operate the system

* Contribute to the development and implementation of the Rental Income Annual Work Plan

What we’re looking for:

* Experience managing rent arrears in a social housing setting

* Experience providing welfare, debt advice and rent maximisation

* Experience working with people who have experienced homelessness

* Experience of occupancy/tenancy agreements and implementing a rent arrears procedure

* Experience working in partnership with Statutory and Voluntary Agencies to achieve positive outcomes for residents

* Knowledge of the support needs of verified rough sleepers and how these can be supported in a hostel environment

* Knowledge of best practice in providing debt advice

* Ability to cope with residents who may display challenging behaviour

* Ability to organise and prioritise your work, ensuring you manage your own time and plan your workload to meet deadlines

* Ability to represent the organisation effectively internally and externally

* Computer literate with competency in Microsoft Office applications

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

* Current valid right to work in the UK

* Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

* Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position