We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Wiltshire, who are recruiting for an Housing and Income Officer on a temporary 12-week contract. The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go permanent. The hourly rate of pay is negotiable up to £19.00 via an Umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have an Enhanced DBS certificate within 3 years, drive and have access to their own vehicle, and have proven experience of Housing and Income duties. Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Provide advice on housing and other welfare benefits to tenants, assisting them in maximising income and benefit entitlement

• Deal with all housing benefit overpayment issues liaising with the Local Authority when necessary

• Inform the housing benefit department of cases where rent accounts have been terminated to prevent overpayments

• Complete generic tenancy management duties such as property inspections and health and safety checks

• Complete new tenancy sign-ups as and when required

• Ensure a swift void turnaround service

Experience required:

Experience required in Social Housing

Experience working with vulnerable tenants within housing

Working hours:

40 hours per week

Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm

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

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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