Applicants are invited to apply for the role of Housing Management Officer working within the Housing Options team who will be responsible for the day to day management of the Councilandrsquo;s temporary accommodation for homeless households.
You will be required to manage properties across Darlington, which will include moving in and out of households, completing licence agreement at sign up and fully explaining the conditions of the occupancy, completing regular visits, reporting repairs, discussing rent and preparing the property to ensure a quick turnaround so void periods and income loss are minimised.
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You will liaise with the Housing Options Officers to ensure the client is adhering to the licence agreement, engaging with their Personalised Housing Plan and all risk assessments are completed with information being shared amongst all relevant professionals.
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The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, resilient and self-motivated and will be able to provide high standard of housing advice and guidance to households to ensure our temporary accommodation is managed to a high standard.
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Candidates will need to have effective organisation and communication skills, work well within the team and as an individual, work positively with members of the public and have a flexible approach.
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Knowledge of Homelessness legislation, housing law and social housing is desirable but not essential.
This is a permanent and full time position. We are committed to offering a wide range of benefits. Such as:andnbsp;
32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexi-time scheme
Flexible working
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Suporting Document. If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Anna Ginsberg on 01325 405723.
General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk, who will be happy to assist.
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