Housing Officer

Solos Consultants Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Solos Consultants Ltd is seeking an experienced Housing Officer to join a busy Tenancy Management Team in Bristol. You will manage a designated housing patch, overseeing tenancies from start to finish and supporting tenants to sustain their tenancies.

The role handles tenancy breaches, ASB and complex housing matters, working with tenants, partner agencies and colleagues to resolve issues and improve local communities. A CIH qualification is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, public-sector or third-sector services.
• Understanding of tenancy management and housing legislation.
• Experience managing caseloads or a designated patch.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated patch of tenancies and housing sites.
• Prioritise and manage a varied caseload.
• Deal with tenancy breaches and anti-social behaviour (ASB).
• Identify tenant support needs and make referrals.
• Handle complaints and complex enquiries from residents.
• Collaborate with residents, partner agencies and colleagues.
• Attend multi-agency meetings, case conferences and resident groups.
• Maintain accurate housing and case-management records.

Skills

Tenancy management

Caseload management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

CIH qualification (desirable)

Housing qualification

Job description

Housing Officer

Location: Bristol, BS1

Contract: Temporary, initially 3 months

Hours: 37 hours per week

Positions: 3

Working pattern: Hybrid - office, onsite and home working

Driving licence: Required - pool car available

DBS: Standard DBS required

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Housing Officer to join a busy Tenancy Management Team.

You will manage a designated housing patch, overseeing tenancies from start to finish and providing support to tenants to help sustain their tenancies.

The role will involve dealing with tenancy breaches, anti-social behaviour, hate crime, complaints and complex housing matters, while working closely with tenants, colleagues and partner agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a designated patch of tenancies and housing sites.
• Manage and prioritise a varied caseload.
• Deal with tenancy breaches, ASB and hate crime.
• Identify tenant support needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Handle complaints and complex enquiries.
• Work with residents, partner agencies and other professionals.
• Attend multi-agency meetings, case conferences and resident groups.
• Maintain accurate housing and case-management records.
• Support initiatives to improve local communities and housing estates.

About You

You will have previous experience within housing, public-sector or third-sector services, along with an understanding of tenancy management and relevant housing legislation.

You will also have experience managing caseloads or a designated patch and working effectively with tenants, partner agencies and colleagues.

A CIH or equivalent housing qualification is desirable but not essential.