Housing Officer - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Clearsprings Management

Clearsprings Management
Clearsprings Management
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Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Full-time
Operations
Cardiff
Job Overview


Job title:
Housing Officer


Department:
Operations/Southwest


Reporting to:
Operations Team Leader


Location:
Cardiff


Contract type:
Permanent


Hours of work: 40 hours p/w (Mon - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm)


Salary:
£26, £40,660.00 per annum

Purpose of the job

This role involves working from home with daily travel to provide direct support and management to the Service Users. The role requires the Housing Officer to manage own caseload and follow procedures in order meet Key Performance Objectives. The role also involves inspection and management of properties

used by Service Users (SUs).


Responsibilities:

Procedures

Supporting the Service User (SU)

Manage a caseload of around Service Users
Attend dispersal and conduct induction of SU into property.
Signpost as necessary to doctors, shops, support agencies, etc.
Conduct monthly visits and report any incidents, SU issues, absconsions, etc.
Ensure SU's are Moved On no later than the last date of payments to CSM.
Arrange initial transport of SU's to their accommodation or any relocation as required.
Ensure that health and safety of SU's are always maintained.
Complete BI weekly welfare checks of the SU's.

Managing a property portfolio

Effect appropriate maintenance of properties
Conduct monthly inspections and report defects as required.
Ensure all items within property are replaced /repaired as required in line with inventory procedure.

Make recommendations to line manager regarding any relocations of SU's and termination of properties to provide more efficient use of portfolio/void management.

Prepare property for re-occupation after SU's move on
Ensure terminated properties are effectively prepared for hand back to landlord.
Effect minor property repairs if necessary
Ensure the properties are maintained according to Health and Safety guidelines and company procedures.
Ensure stores are maintained in line with purchasing procedure.

Connect and Collaborate

Work closely with your line manager and team members
Collaborate with others, attending meetings as required.
Supporting team members and provide on-the-job training.
Provide cover for other staff as agreed by line manager.
Helping/providing cover for other team members as required
24-hour availability during any significant emergency

Responsive

Ensure all records are maintained and kept up to date according to company policies and procedures.
Ensure appropriate property certification documentation is produced and recorded.
Liaise closely with SU's, line manager, team members and other staff.
Assist in the local stakeholder involvement process by attending meetings as required.
Liaise with local support agencies to ensure relationships are maintained.

Talented

Monitor own work levels, progress, and development in the role.
Undertake all core learning and development programmes as required.
Undertake relevant learning according to agreed Personal Development Plan

Trusted


All employees are responsible for ensuring any personal data which Clearsprings Group holds and for which they are responsible, is kept securely and is not under any conditions disclosed to any third party unless that third party has been specifically authorised by Clearsprings Group to receive that information and has entered into a confidentiality agreement.

Agile and Diverse


Any other duties within the scope of responsibility and ability, as required, inclusive of providing similar support to any other local company project.

Professional

Maintain a good understanding of the legislation of the contract.


Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus national bank holidays
Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)
Life Cover (2 x basic salary)
6-month probation period
Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)
Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role
Referral Scheme


DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Clearsprings Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT


Clearsprings Groups conduct robust checks on any new employee including eligibility to work in the UK to safeguard against human trafficking or individuals being forced to work against their will.


SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT


Clearsprings Group is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all employees to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check in line with their job role.
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