Housing Allocations Specialist for Vulnerable Residents

Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunderland City Council is seeking an Allocations Officer in the Housing Service to ensure that those requiring housing are allocated properties appropriately. You will work with residents, partner housing providers and vulnerable people to match individuals to vacant affordable homes.

The successful candidate will have a background in housing, experience with vulnerable people, information gathering and process management. A DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable people and gathering information.
• Ability to manage housing allocation processes and deliver solutions.
• Background in housing or related public sector work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Allocate properties to those in need within the Housing Service.
• Work with residents, partner housing providers and vulnerable people to match to vacant affordable homes.
• Deliver quality services in a fast-paced housing environment.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Information gathering

Process management

Problem solving

Job description

Sunderland City Council is seeking an Allocations Officer in the Housing Service to ensure that those requiring housing are allocated properties appropriately. You will work with residents, partner housing providers and vulnerable people to match individuals to vacant affordable homes.

The successful candidate will have a background in housing, experience with vulnerable people, information gathering and process management. A DBS check will be required.