Housing Officer

DescriptionHousing Officer
Islington
FTC - 8 months
Up to £30,374 pro rata
Hyde has a vacancy for a Housing Officer.
Hyde is one of the UK’s leading Housing Associations
Our values guide the way we operate; we’re customer driven, inclusive, collaborative and innovative
We work in partnership with our customers to develop and deliver better services for everyone
Resident Services work closely with our customers, providing housing services, housing management and first-class customer care.
As a Housing Officer you will be working on behalf of Islington Council as part of the PFI contract, to provide an effective housing service to all of our residents.
Key Responsibilities of a Housing Officer
* Manage street properties and be part of a small team managing a contract on behalf of Islington Council
* Act as an advocate for customers on housing management issues and liaise with relevant departments to explore appropriate
* Ensure the prompt inspection, viewing and sign up of all void properties
* Facilitate access to leasehold and tenanted properties for the heating and repairs teams to ensure they can carry out all repairs and gas safety inspections
* Attend forced entries
* Deal sensitively with vulnerable residents and refer cases to appropriate support providers
* Present cases for court action and represent Hyde & Islington Council at court, liaising with solicitors where appropriate
* Undertake visits and inspections to properties and communal areas as required
Skills and Experience Required
* Experience of working in a similar customer focused role
* Strong knowledge of social housing
* Proficient IT Skills
Benefits
* A fantastic pension
* Life assurance
* Great holidays
* An award- winning flexible benefits package
* Volunteering days
* Hyde operates an agile approach to work, requiring you to be in the office 40% of your time
Diversity and inclusion are integral to the Hyde Group as a social business, and critical in delivering our vision of a great home for everyone
We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is the norm and not an initiative
Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace which reflects our customer profile and where everyone is proud to be unique.
We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified
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£30,374
N7, Lower Holloway, Greater London
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