Housing Access Officer

V85101848

£24.69 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

North London, Greater London

Public Sector And Council

Posted 3 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Housing Access Officer
North London
3 to 6 month ongoing contract
Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm

This is an Emergency Accommodation Officer role

Responsibilities

The Housing Access Officer is responsible for negotiating and procuring Nightly Paid accommodation in order to either prevent homelessness or to fulfil The Council’s statutory duties for eligible clients, at the best price, in a cost-effective manner that provides value for money to the Council.
You will allocate accommodation and ensure agreements are signed with tenants for all Temporary Accommodation types, in accordance with Enfield’s Temporary Accommodation policy, guidance and procedures.
Providing appropriate information, advice and guidance to applicants with a focus on managing customer’s housing expectations. Ensuring properties are allocated and agreements signed with tenants as quickly as possible so that void turnaround times are kept to a minimum.
Setting up tenancies and accounts for the properties allocated in order that the council maximise the income from rents charged. You will provide Business Support for the Nightly Paid Accommodation Team, to actively contribute to the smooth running of the service.
Ensuring processes are delivered in a consistent, standardised and efficient manner.

Requirements

Previous experience working in a council or housing association in a similar position
Experience in temporary accomodation
Experience in Homelessness prevention and negotiation

PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.

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