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Housing Officer
Previous applicants don’t need to reapply as they’ll still be considered.
You will ensure a high quality, customer focused Estate Management Service within
the neighbourhood, ensuring effective customer liaison and promotion of tenant
participation and that all housing management functions are carried out in
accordance with Council policy and procedures. A key aspect will be to ensure that
all rent arrears recovery and early intervention activities are carried out in
accordance with policies and procedures to minimise any debt owed.
Duties include ensuring that the environment in your designated area is well
maintained and kept clean and tidy. You will also highlight any unresolved local
problems with other service providers and take appropriate action in conjunction with
Local Housing Services Co-ordinator, visit tenants in their own home and conduct
interviews with tenants at the office.
It is essential you have housing experience including estate management and debt
recovery; dealing with the public in their own home or in an interview situation;
experience of letter and report writing; have effective verbal and written
communication skills with the ability to use your own initiative. You must have
knowledge of Housing (Scotland) Act, Housing Benefit Regulations and Tenants
Rights Act and must be willing to work out of hours evenings and weekends, as and
when required.
A national certificate level qualification in Housing, Business Studies or equivalent is
desirable as is a full current driving licence.
If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the
level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further
information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit
www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
Requirements
Responsibilities
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