Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, a Housing Association based in Belfast, to recruit a Housing Officer on a fixed-term basis for a period of 12 months to cover maternity leave. Your new role Reporting to the Housing Manager, you will be responsible for managing a patch of properties, ensuring the best use of housing stock, rent and void management and anti-social behaviour. This will include: Allocating properties in accordance with the Housing Selection out accompanied property viewings as part of the allocations up new tenants, advising them of the conditions of tenancy, assisting with the completion of housing benefit/UC rent arrears and other tenant an effective filing and computerised diary system in respect of housing management issues, updating tenant information, support plans, household mix, arrears activity as tenant visits, providing a support service for any problems, finding a suitable resolution where targeted signposting and support to customers in relation to welfare benefits, budgeting, money management, fuel poverty and consumer anti-social behaviour issues / with the maintenance team to manage stock appropriately. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this position, you must possess: A minimum of 1-year experience within the last 5 years in a similar role.A good understanding of the role and responsibilities of a housing of the Housing Selection Scheme and allocation of the Universal Credit / Benefits of rent arrears of void managementKnowledge of managing Anti -Social Behaviour.A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook. What you'll get in return This position offers an immediate start with the opportunity to work with an established Housing Association based in Belfast. The wider benefits package includes:Generous optional contributory pension scheme currently at employer contribution of 19%.Hybrid working arrangement - 3 days per week in the sickness Healthcare scheme. What you need to do now Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Housing Officer Housing Management Tenants Social Housing Benefits: £33 366 - £38 626 per annum