Our local authority client based in Essex are urgently seeking an experienced Housing Officer. *£28 an hour Umbrella JOB PURPOSE To provide a high quality estate management service; ensuring outstanding customer service and service delivery. Engaging with customers to design services that work for them and utilising resources within the local community to make a real, quality difference to people’s lives. The post covers a wide range of duties assisting with the day to day management of the Council’s housing stock as it relates to efficient estate management, including rent arrears and anti-social behaviour. KEY SERVICE RELATED ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. To enforce the Council’s Income Management Policy and procedures including proactive discussions with customers, pre-court visits and court-eviction attendance. 2. To pursue rent arrears in accordance with the Income Management Policy. To visit tenants in their own homes, if necessary outside working hours, to discuss and secure a reduction in arrears as quickly as possible, and to give advice as appropriate on any financial assistance available. 3. To assist in providing an excellent rent accounting service delivery including the administration of the direct debits system. 4. To provide advice & assistance to customers in relation to welfare reform to ensure future tenancy sustainment. 5. To assist in maintaining the Pre-Tenancy Service to en...