Housing Supply Officer, North London

Pertemps Social Care; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Social Care is seeking a Housing Supply Officer for a contract role in North London, responsible for negotiating housing options for residents in temporary accommodation. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills, along with experience in securing properties for homeless residents. This role will require on-site duties with possible offsite visits.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role is required.
• Minimum of 2 days per week based at the Hackney Service Centre.

Responsibilities

• Contact residents in temporary accommodation to discuss private housing options.
• Collect resident information including income and medical evidence.
• Negotiate with landlords and agents to secure privately rented accommodation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Spreadsheet skills

Experience negotiating

Experience procuring properties

Confidence in discussing housing challenges

Job description

Housing Supply Officer, North London
Pay rate £29.91 per hour
Contract role, Housing

Pertemps is recruiting for an experienced Housing Supply Officer in North London.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contact residents in temporary accommodation to discuss private housing options.
2. Collect resident information, including income and medical evidence.
3. Secure privately rented accommodation by negotiating with landlords and agents, procuring accommodation within and outside of London.
4. Ensure accommodation meets suitability standards for formal offers (S198).
5. Prepare cases for the discharge of Main Duty.

Key Skills Required:

• Excellent communication and spreadsheet skills.
• Experience negotiating with landlords, agents, and residents.
• Experience procuring properties for homeless residents.
• Confidence in discussing housing challenges with residents.

This role requires a minimum of 2 days per week based at the Hackney Service Centre, with potential offsite visits and presentations.

You will need experience of working in a similar role.

Please get in touch for more information.