Job Description
Housing Officer with excellent customer service andproblem-solving skills, a can-do attitude and a passion for delivering excellent housing services is required to join a well-established housing association.
If you have experience in a similar role within housing / housing association / social care / supported living sector OR in any customer-facing / customer service role we’d like to hear from you!
SALARY: £34,285 per annum+ Generous Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: Staines, Surrey (TW18) - Onsite working
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Housing Officerwith excellent customer service andproblem-solving skills, a can-do attitude and a passion for delivering excellent housing services.
Working as the Housing Officer you will treat customers with respect, take pride in your work, and roll up your sleeves to get things done.
The organisation’s Retirement Living schemes are home to people who value their independence but benefit from a little extra support. As the Housing Officer you will be the face of that support - building trust, solving problems, and making a real difference in people’s everyday lives.
DUTIES
Your duties as a Housing Officer will include:
* Taking ownership of lettings, voids and tenancy management with care and attention
* Working with local services to make sure residents get the right support, at the right time
* Handling anti-social behaviour confidently and fairly, always acting with integrity
* Keeping systems up to date and following through on actions - because details matter
* Listening to residents and responding quickly to issues - never walking past a problem
* Supporting inspections, audits and service charge processes - helping keep schemes safe, well-run and compliant
* Representing the organisation at meetings, forums and even court when required
What matters most
* You’re respectful, reliable and act with empathy - especially when things are tough
* You are solutions-focused and take ownership - no passing the buck
* You stay calm under pressure and bring a positive, can-do attitude
* You care about doing a job properly and making a difference - not just meeting KPIs
You’ll also need
* Maths and English GCSEs (A*-C or equivalent)
* Some experience in a similar role within housing / housing association / social care / supported living sector OR in any customer-facing / customer service role
* Confidence using IT systems and keeping accurate records
BENEFITS
* 25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
* Up to 8% contributory pension
* Investment in your learning and development
* In addition, all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family
* Cycle to Work Scheme whereby employees have access to cycling equipment throughout the year and can pay via monthly salary deductions
The organisation recognises that some people will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, they’d still encourage you to apply should you not feel you meet the criteria 100%.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13499
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