Housing Officer
is £52,000

Per Year

Per MonthPer WeekPer DayPer Hour

TASKS

• Carries out regular inspections of properties to assess and ensure they are in a good state of repair.
• Deals with payment of rents and arrears, arranges for legal action where necessary.
• Ensures that special needs accommodation is suited to the needs of particular groups such as the elderly and disabled, and that statutory requirements for providing accommodation are met.
• Interviews prospective tenants and allocates properties to waiting list applicants.
• Oversees the day-to-day running of rented properties including arranging for the signing of leases, rent collection and maintenance work.
• Refers tenants to appropriate sources of benefits and welfare.
• Supports tenants’ groups.
• Works closely with other agencies such as social services departments and welfare rights groups.