Visiting Officer - Housing

The Oyster Partnership; Godalming; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority team in Godalming is looking for two Visiting Officers to join temporarily. The ideal candidates will have strong housing knowledge and experience engaging with tenants and vulnerable individuals. Responsibilities include conducting property inspections, understanding Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans, assessing housing-related risks, and ensuring safeguarding protocols. A valid UK driving licence and vehicle access are essential for travel. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply today.

Qualifications

• Strong housing knowledge and compliance experience.
• Previous experience visiting tenants and vulnerable people.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site property inspections and gather accurate data.
• Review and understand Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for residents with specific needs.
• Identify and assess housing-related risks.
• Engage with tenants and vulnerable individuals professionally and empathetically.
• Ensure safeguarding protocols are followed at all times.

Skills

Strong housing knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Risk awareness

Job description

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for two Visiting Officers to join a Surrey local authority team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for professionals with strong housing knowledge and experience engaging with tenants and vulnerable individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site property inspections and gather accurate data.
• Review and understand Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for residents with specific needs.
• Identify and assess housing-related risks.
• Engage with tenants and vulnerable individuals professionally and empathetically.
• Ensure safeguarding protocols are followed at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Strong housing knowledge and compliance experience.
• Previous experience visiting tenants and vulnerable people.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles.
• Excellent communication skills and risk awareness.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel required).

Interested? Apply today