Our local authority client based in North London are urgently seeking an experienced Housing Registration Officer.
Role Purpose
To maintain Haringey’s housing register and provide housing applicants with an efficient & transparent assessment service, ensuring that all applications are assessed in line with the Council’s policies and procedures and are compliant with relevant housing legislation.
To undertake assessments of individuals requesting Older Person’s Housing.
To undertake Medical Assessments for housing online applications and existing households on the councils waiting list.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* A good understanding of a housing registration system, Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 and social housing allocations legislation and policy.
* Experience of delivering a service to the public, ideally in a housing environment
* An understanding of public policy issues affecting social housing.
* A responsible position in housing registration / housing environment
* An awareness of occasions that require liaison with other public services (e.g. child protection, domestic abuse and safeguarding of adults and children).
Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.
At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful