Tenancy Services Officer

Location: SS2

Tenancy Services Officer

Southend on Sea | £17.84ph | 12 weeks Temp – Permanent

We are pleased to be recruiting for our client who is seeking an experienced Tenancy Services Officer. You will work with Support Services Officers within one of the new area Tenancy and Support Services Teams on a 12 week contract.

You will be responsible for delivering an excellent, customer focused generic housing management service for residents.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Tenancy Services Officer will be expected to undertake any duties consistent with their role within the organisation

You will also support the Tenancy and Support Services Manager and the Tenancy and Support Team Leader.

To be accountable for the day-to-day management of approximately 500 dwellings

To ensure that tenants comply with their Conditions of Tenancy

To monitor all current accounts in arrears up to notice stage and to take appropriate action in accordance with the policies and procedures to minimise debts and maximise recovery

To maximise customers’ income through welfare benefits advice and liaise on their behalf with other agencies and teams such as Housing Benefit Team

Responsible for investigating and resolving reports of low-risk anti-social behaviour/nuisance and using a wide range of tools to resolve cases at the earliest stage

To be responsible for investigating and resolving reports of breaches of the conditions of tenancy and to take appropriate action in line with the policies and procedures

Prepare documentation for legal/enforcement action

Process any tenants’ repair requests as required

Carry out regular property/estate management/grounds maintenance inspections of your patch to ensure communal repairs and health and safety issues are reported and resolved

To be aware of all relevant Housing Legislation and welfare benefits and advise tenants accordingly

Compile reports where necessary, maintain tenancy records and ensure replies to correspondence and enquiries are responded to within set timescales

To be aware of any major repair or improvement programmes being carried out within any part of the defined area and liaise with other officers as appropriate so as to ensure that tenants are fully consulted

Assist by providing relevant background information to the Tenancy and Support Services Manager to ensure all complaints are handled effectively and efficiently and within the timescale laid down in the complaint’s procedure

Work in full partnership with the Specialist Income Management Team to ensure effective rent arrears procedures to minimise debts and maximise recovery

Attend meetings as required to do so, including evening and weekend tenants’ meetings

Attend any training sessions as directed by the Tenancy and Support Services Manager

Qualities & Knowledge required:

Working knowledge of Housing Law/Welfare Benefits

Up to date knowledge of best practice within a tenancy management service

Full driving licence, daily use of a car is essential with business insurance

Experience of Housing IT systems

Able to attend evening and weekend meetings

Able to work late night or early mornings

A supportive team player

Committed to customer care

Able to cope under pressure

An enhanced DBS disclosure

Salary - £17.84ph

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:15pm

Hybrid working after training

If you feel you have all the skills and experience required for this position, please get in touch with us at One to One Personnel on (phone number removed) or send us your CV to   or