Housing Officer

Serco Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Oldham/Tameside is seeking a Housing Officer to ensure properties meet compliance standards and provide support to vulnerable asylum seekers. Responsibilities include property inspections and customer complaint resolution. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a full, clean driving license. This permanent full-time role offers a salary of £28,000 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Pension up to 6%

Employee Assistance Programme

Serco Benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong background in face-to-face roles.
• Experience with vulnerable people preferred.
• Full, clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly property inspections for compliance.
• Manage onboarding and withdrawal of properties.
• Perform minor property repairs.
• Respond to and resolve customer complaints.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to handle challenging situations

People skills

Job description

Location: Oldham/Tameside
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

At Serco, we are proud to work on behalf of the Home Office to manage the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) in the North West. Our mission is to support vulnerable asylum seekers by providing safe, high-quality accommodation and essential services as they navigate the asylum process.

We are looking for a Housing Officer to join our dedicated team in Oldham/Tameside area. This is a static role, meaning you\'ll be based in a specific area, ensuring that properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with AASC standards.

What You\'ll Be Doing

As a housing officer, you\'ll play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and safety of our service users. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting monthly property inspections to ensure compliance with AASC standards.
• Managing on-boarding and withdrawal of properties in line with local operating procedures.
• Identifying and reporting property faults, ensuring they are categorised correctly for appropriate action.
• Performing minor property repairs, using the tools and training provided.
• Handling operational cash administration, such as topping up utility meters and processing emergency payments.
• Responding to and resolving customer complaints in a professional manner.

What We\'re Looking For

We value people skills just as much as property experience. If you have a strong background in face-to-face roles, excel in a fast-paced environment, and can stay calm under pressure, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

While experience as a Housing Officer is preferred, we also welcome applications from candidates who have worked with vulnerable people.

Strong communication skills are essential, as well as confidence in handling challenging situations such as anti-social behaviour, safeguarding concerns, and medical needs.

Due to the nature of the role, successful candidates will need to undergo Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) security clearance and a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check (subject to Home Office approval).

To be considered, you must hold a full, clean driving license.

Why Serco

A place you can make an impact: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people\'s lives

A place you can count on: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won\'t be hard to find.

A place for you: You\'ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work.

What we offer

• Pension upto - 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Serco Benefits package
• A safe and supportive culture
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion

All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

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