Privately Rented Housing Officer - London, United Kingdom - iWork Recruitment Limited

iWork Recruitment Limited

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Contract to start until with a possible extension.

Purpose of the Role:

The Market Management Service was established to ensure that client's private rented sector meets resident's needs.

The aim of the Market Management is operationalised by the provision of range of PRS interventions and initiatives including emergency and temporary accommodation and PRS Housing Services, including procurement, allocation, and management services.

The Private Rented Housing Team will ensure the effective provision of tenancy and landlord services on behalf of client and Housing Gateway Limited.

The Private Rented Housing Team will support tenants to sustain their home and work in partnership to proactively address tenancy issues, such as under/over occupation, rent arrears, ASB, hoarding, disrepair, etc.

The Private Rented Housing Team will also manage the day-to-day relationship with PRS housing suppliers and contribute to the management of leases and contracts.

Accountabilities
To provide the main point of contact to privately rented housing tenants and providers

Ensure all casework and housing data is accurately recorded on notes and IT systems

Ensure all housing meets required national and local standards and compliance

Contribute the efficient and effective management of voids and relets processes

Ensure all homelessness casework is delivered in line with the statutory homelessness framework

Ensure the provision of accurate and relevant housing, welfare, homelessness advice and support

Any other duties reasonably requested by management

Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the client's Policies and Procedures.

To ensure the effective implementation of safeguarding policies and practices

To provide and support private rented housing residents to make informed housing choices and sustain their tenancy

Ensure the effective management of the private housing portfolio, including Gateway and client Let properties

To provide an outstanding Private Rented Housing Service and ensure residents comply with the terms of their agreement and promptly take remedial action as required

To provide an outstanding Private Rented Housing Service and ensure providers comply with the terms of the lease and promptly take remedial action as required

Ensure LBE and its contractors complies with contractual / service standards and promptly take remedial action as required

To investigate and work in partnership to resolve management issues, such as ASH, hoarding

You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong IT skills and be able to work autonomously and inclusively in a team.

You have experience of working in Property Management, Housing Management or hold a property-relevant degree and have a valid UK driving license and have access to own vehicle to perform your duties.

RQ

Salary:
£20.00 per hour

Benefits: