Agency Temporary Worker

LiveWest; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave up to 30 days (with DC)

Pension contributions up to 9%

Health benefits

Cycle to Work

Volunteer days

Job summary

LiveWest is seeking a Housing Officer - Neighbourhoods to provide frontline tenancy, estate and customer support across Exeter and surrounding areas. You will manage tenancy sign-ups, viewings, breaches and the delivery of community development objectives within your patch.

The role offers hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office, 25 hours per week, and a focus on delivering high-quality living environments while supporting tenancy and neighbourhood sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing with tenancy, estate and housing management.
• Be CIH Level 4 qualified, or be willing to work towards.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer focus with ability to improve customer satisfaction.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding service and support for customers, handling queries, permissions and tenancy management.
• Conduct tenancy sign-ups, viewings and ensure compliance with tenancy agreements.
• Manage cases of tenancy breaches, including the Safeguarding of our customers.
• Oversee estate standards and service contract to ensure value for money and a high-quality living environment.
• Lead the delivery of vibrant resident engagement and support community development objectives within your geographical patch to promote business objectives and to support tenancy and neighbourhood sustainability.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent customer focus

Full UK driving licence

Education

CIH Level 4 qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

Please enter full details about this temporary opportunity to allow the agency to submit suitable candidate for this role.

Hours per Week: 25

Expected Length of Contract:12 weeks (placement starting 7th December)

Closing Date: 8th November

Interview Date: WC 9th November

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in our communities? Are you a customer focused, dynamic individual looking for the next step in your housing career? Do you have, or are you willing to work towards CIH Level 4? If so, this is the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding service and support for customers, handling queries, permissions and tenancy management.
• Conduct tenancy sign-ups, viewings and ensure compliance with tenancy agreements.
• Manage cases of tenancy breaches, including the Safeguarding of our customers.
• Oversee estate standards and service contract to ensure value for money and a high-quality living environment.
• Lead the delivery of vibrant resident engagement and support community development objectives within your geographical patch to promote business objectives and to support tenancy and neighbourhood sustainability.

Why Join LiveWest

• You will be part of a forward thinking housing association, focused on collaboration, customer service and community impact.
• With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, this role offers you a chance to grow your career whilst making a real difference.

This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis working 37 per week. This is a field based role in the in the Exeter area.

Skills

To be successful in your application for the role of Housing Officer - Neighbourhoods, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience:

• Experience in social housing with experience of tenancy, estate and housing management.
• Be CIH Level 4 qualified, or be willing to work towards.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Have an excellent customer focus, with an ability and drive to improve customer satisfaction.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.

Please enter the skills, knowledge and experience required for this opportunity:

Thew Housing Office Role Is Covering The Following Areas

Newcourt area

• Somerville Crescent
• Vernon Crescent
• Trafalgar Road,
• Hood Drive,
• Nile Road
• Omaha Drive,
• Batavia Drive,
• Blakeslee Drive - including Whitfield House
• Fairway Avenue ( new builds due soon)
• Jack Sadler Way
• Resolution Road,
• Liberty Way
• Newcourt Drive
• King Stephen Close (city centre)

St Leonards area

• Masterson St
• Dettingen Path
• Brookdale Court - Topsham Road

St Loyes area

• Alder Drive
• Hornbeam Road
• Mercer Court

Hill Barton area

• Elsie Place
• Linton Road
• Myrtlebury Way
• Membury Close
• Gittisham Close

Monkerton area

• Hill Top Road
• Celtic Close
• Monkerton Drive

Our Reward And Benefits

• Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

About Us

At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.

Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.

As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve.

We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouraging we need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.

Inclusion At LiveWest

At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellence, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.

Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued.

You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.