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Tenancy Relation Officer
Job Posted: 33 minutes ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Kensington, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Tenancy Relation Officer
Location: Hornton Street, W8 7NX
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 2+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 20.86 per day
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
Job Responsibilities
The role involves supporting the Team Manager in preventing or alleviating homelessness effectively and reducing the use of temporary accommodation by the Council. Key responsibilities include:
Assessing, investigating, and verifying applications for the Housing Register under Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 and the Council’s Allocations Scheme.
Interviewing and verifying applicants making applications under Part VII of the Housing Act (1996).
Determining the duty owed to households under the Homelessness Reduction Act (2017) and the Housing Act (1996).
Ensuring the Council meets its statutory duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and providing reliable data for the Council and the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Supporting the Housing Solutions Leader in developing innovative solutions to prevent homelessness and reduce temporary accommodation use, with knowledge of relevant housing legislation.
Providing rapid, effective responses to referrals and delivering a customer-friendly experience to resolve housing needs at first contact.
Arranging and developing outreach surgeries and online platforms for public bodies and potential partners to deliver cross-cutting prevention work.
Assessing customers' housing needs according to relevant housing legislation and ensuring compliance with safety and health standards.
Handling enquiries, complaints, and correspondence from clients and their advocates, and preparing information for court cases.
Liaising with customers, statutory organizations, advocates, and third-sector providers to find sustainable housing solutions for complex needs cases.
Maintaining accurate service records to ensure compliance with reporting arrangements and providing management with performance information.
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients, resident organizations, council officers, housing providers, and other stakeholders.
Participating in relevant projects within and outside the section as appropriate.
Person Specification
Thorough understanding of Central London housing issues and access to social housing locally.
Awareness of issues and initiatives facing local authority housing, and knowledge of relevant legislation.
Experience in providing effective advice services to the public and implementing equality and diversity approaches.
Proven experience of working in a team and effective record-keeping.
Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening and advocacy.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to write detailed technical letters and reports.
Ability to gather information, interpret complex issues, and provide creative solutions.
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