Housing Assistant
Job Ref: Kirklees 000B 0DF0 / 1
Pay Rate: £12.59 per hour PAYE
Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 6 months
City, Postcode: Huddersfield HD1 6LG
Hybrid - working from home 4 days per week with one day (Thursday) in the office based at Flint Street in Huddersfield.
About the role
We are looking for a Housing Assistant to support the Empty Homes Team in helping council homes get ready for new tenants quickly and efficiently.
You will help manage empty properties by processing tenancy endings, arranging property adverts, monitoring repairs, and supporting the allocation of homes in line with council policy.
Key requirements
* Experience working in housing, customer service, administration, or a similar role
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
* Able to use computer systems and maintain accurate records
* GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths, or equivalent
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Key responsibilities
* Process tenancy terminations, key returns, and related administration
* Advertise empty properties and support the allocation process
* Monitor repairs and progress of empty homes to reduce re-let times
* Respond to customer enquiries by phone, email, and face to face
* Work with housing teams and partner agencies to support sustainable tenancies
How to Apply
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.
We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles.
If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
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