Temporary Housing Officer

Location: B43 6NN

Pay Rate: £17.30 per hour + Holiday Pay (HP)

Contract: Temporary

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Temporary Housing Officer to join a busy housing service based in B43 6NN. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in housing management, tenancy sustainment, homelessness, or supported housing who can hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of tenants, providing person-centred housing management and tenancy support.
• Carry out tenancy sign-ups, reviews, sustainment visits, and property inspections.
• Support residents to maintain their tenancies and prevent homelessness.
• Complete needs, support, and risk assessments, ensuring support plans are regularly reviewed.
• Manage rent accounts, address arrears, and promote income maximisation.
• Respond to anti-social behaviour (ASB) incidents and tenancy breaches in line with policy.
• Liaise with local authorities, social services, health professionals, and external agencies to coordinate support.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and children, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate case notes and ensure all records are updated on internal systems.
• Support residents with referrals to relevant services, including benefits, employment, health, and wellbeing services.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Housing Officer, Tenancy Sustainment Officer, Supported Housing Officer, Housing Support Worker, Floating Support Worker, Homelessness Officer, or similar housing-related role.
• Experience managing a caseload within housing, homelessness, or supported accommodation services.
• Strong knowledge of tenancy management, safeguarding, risk assessment, and support planning.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) may be required.

Pay & Contract

• £17.30 per hour + Holiday Pay (HP)
• Temporary contract
• Immediate start available (subject to compliance)

If you have experience within housing and are available for temporary work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV or get in touch for more information.