Allocations Officer

Posted 01 May 2024
Salary Up to £20 per hour via an Umbrella company
LocationNewport
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Housing Recruitment
ReferencePROF_45827
Contact NameSharna Duncan

Job description

Our client, based in South Wales, is currently recruiting for an Allocations Officer on a temporarycontract for up to 3 months. Our client is proud to provide support and housing services across South Wales for over 40 years.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position.

The ideal candidate will have an Enhanced DBS within the last 3 years and have knowledge of the Housing and Wales Act 2014.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

  • Providing advice and assistance for new vulnerable customers to help them make an informed choice about rehousing

  • Conducting tenancy sign ups and viewings with tenants, and ensuring they understand the terms of their tenancy agreement

  • Completing housing applications with prospective customers, making offers of accommodation and undertaking accompanied viewings

  • Offering and ensuring any support arrangements required are put in place for tenants

  • Liaising with external agencies to ensure needs and risk assessments, and support plans are provided for customers in relation to their housing needs

  • Completing interviews with all new customers to sign tenancy agreements and providing them with all relevant information they need to start their tenancy

  • Letting properties in line with Council policy’s and ensuring they adhere to this

  • Dealing with void management, reducing re-let turnaround times and assisting with background checks when required

Experience required:

Experience in housing management administration,allocations and lettings

Rewards and Benefits:

• Work from home 1 or 2 days a week

• Flexible working

• Competitive salary

Working hours:

35 hours per week

Monday - Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

For further information on the position, please contact Sharna Duncan or James McCarthy on 02920-697 093 or please email enquiries to hsimcox@jarsolutions.co.uk

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