Housing Officer
Job Type: Temporary
Salary: £13.93 per hour
Brighton, England
Tate recruitment are delighted to be working alongside an established local authority business located in Brighton and Hove. We are currently recruiting for a Housing Officer to join their Housing Needs department.
* £13.93 per hour
* Full time Monday to Friday
* 3 month contract
* Fully office based
* Located in Brighton
Purpose of the Job as Housing Officer
* To act as the first point of contact for customers and external agencies who need information on accommodation options.
* Allocating to temporary accommodation and supported housing.
* To liaise and negotiate with social landlords and other accommodation providers regarding available accommodation.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. To assess housing needs, and consider available solutions based on information provided by applicants and third parties.
2. To provide advice and information to customers, external agencies on accommodation options.
3. To allocate accommodation, making best use of stock, based on assessment information and within policy and procedure.
4. To work face to face with customers in the community.
5. Carry out inspections of accommodation.
6. Maintain records ...