Main Purpose of Job:
To support the work of the Tenancy/Estates Team by undertaking a range of tasks which contribute to an effective service provision within Housing Management.
Responsible to: Tenancy Services Team Leader
Key relationships/Functional links with:
* Tenants and residents of the Council
* Staff within the housing section including Housing Options, Lettings, Housing Management, Income and Repairs
* Other departments within the Council and other public and private bodies
Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
The jobholder will be expected to complete the responsibilities / accountabilities effectively in order to deliver the key objectives of the organisation
* Undertake specialist activities in accordance with pre-determined procedures, instructions and standards to support the effective provision of housing management.
* Maintain an effective appointment system for Officers in response to complaints, enquiries and requests for service and plan/co-ordinate a programme of housing surgeries, estate inspections, new tenant visits and introductory tenancy reviews.
* To administer and receive requests for mutual exchanges, successions, assignment of tenancies and permissions to enable Housing Officers to determine approval/refusal.
* To initiate outgoing calls and enquiry responses and encourage customer feedback in order to improve customer services.
* As required, undertake reception duties, deal with telephone and personal enquiries and provide housing advice to ensure effective delivery of the tenancy/estate management service.
* To support the Housing Officers in relevant visits such as inspections, safe and well checks and other tenancy visits as and when required.
* To administer and process TV licences, requests for keys/fobs, screening requests and any other requests/referrals relevant to the Section.
* Assist with the review and refurbishment of Sheltered Schemes.
* To provide support/cover for the Lifeline Service during periods of absence and assist other sections within the Council, as and when required.
* To collect, collate and prepare statistical information as required and assist with the updating and compilation of management and performance information.
Required skills/experience:
* Understanding of social housing related issues and effects on customers
* Call handling experience
* Working within an office environment
* Working with the public within a customer service environment
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to use own initiative to organise and prioritise workload, organisational skills with a systematic and methodical approach to work and attention to detail/accuracy
* Extensive IT skills in all Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access etc. or equivalent; keyboard skills and ability to create spreadsheets and computer files to facilitate the recording and manipulation of sensitive information and documentation
* Ability to work in a team and work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
Job Type: Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £13.77-£14.00 per hour
Experience:
* Administrative: 3 years (required)
* social housing : 1 year (required)
* OR18131: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person