Housing Supply Officer

3 weeks ago


Southwark, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time

3 months contract with a Local Authority_

**Job Summary**:

- To deliver an efficient, high quality and customer focussed service for a diverse client group including high numbers of vulnerable and disadvantaged households.
- To achieve targets to procure properties in the private rented sector for the council to use for temporary accommodation, homelessness prevention, or discharging a housing duty.
- To lead on the prevention and relief duties in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 by ensuring that customers are rehoused in suitable and affordable private rented sector accommodation.
- To lead on the corporate procurement of all temporary accommodation for Adult and Children’s services, Housing and Modernisation the Mental Health service.

**Key Duties/Accountabilities**:

- To allocate temporary accommodation for homeless applicants and control all activities leading to admissions and discharges in order to achieve both a high degree of customer satisfaction and the most efficient and economic use of available accommodation.
- To work as part of a team in delivering day to day activities of the placement section. Ensure all clients requiring temporary accommodation are placed.
- To identify available temporary accommodation for homeless households, visit new Temporary accommodation to establish a working relationship and service standard with other accommodation providers.
- Initiate, develop and maintain working relationships with private sector suppliers including estate and lettings agents to procure private rented sector properties for a wide variety of housing schemes.
- Promote and sell Council schemes by organising and coordinating regular publicity events, including the Landlords Forum. Producing leaflets, mail shots and any other appropriate information.
- Advise individual landlords on all available options for letting their properties via the Council. Promote the benefits of working with the Council with landlords and private sector suppliers.
- Maintain a database of all landlords who have enquired into letting their property to the Council and follow up and encourage them to supply properties. Maximise the conversion of properties from initial enquiries through to lettings.
- Inspect properties which are to be procured for Council managed or supported schemes both prior to acquisition and at the point of hand back; assessing any dilapidation costs.
- To pre-inspect properties when necessary and ensure that the managing agents / landlords comply with the requirements of lease or management agreement.
- To ensure all leased property documentation insurances and certificates are obtained and verified prior to use.
- Ensure effective implementation and administration of all new acquisitions, initiatives and contract administration ensuring effective planning, resourcing and delivery across the service.
- Monitoring of all service provider contracts to deliver the objectives required from various service delivery contracts and proactively anticipate future needs as well as reacting to situations that arise.

**Essential Experience Required**:

- Experience in PRS and Temporary Accommodation acquisition is essential.
- Experience of dealing with welfare benefits and benefit cap is essential.
- Experience in dealing with landlords/ managing agents is essential.
- Some experience of dealing with relevant legislation including duties to accommodate under Housing Act 1996 Part VII, and an understanding of the statutory guidance on suitability of accommodation is essential.
- Experience working with health and safety legislation and undertaking/ monitoring risk assessments and housing inspections is essential.

**Essential Qualifications Required**:

- Knowledge of relevant housing legislation and guidance around homelessness and temporary accommodation, including housing benefit regulations is essential.
- Knowledge of Temporary Accommodation (TA) and the issues affecting people living in TA, their aspirations and vulnerability is essential.

**Additional information to note**:

- An enhanced DBS check is required for the role.
- Working hours: 36 hours per week.
- The closing date for this position is 10_th_ February 2024._


  • Housing Officer

    2 days ago


    Southwark, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

    Housing OfficerTemporary - Sickness Cover - 4 weeks initially (potential room to extend)Southwark, LondonImmediate StartAre you passionate about making a positive impact in social housing? We're seeking a dedicated Housing Officer to join our client's dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring our residents receive the support and...


  • Southwark, United Kingdom Plastexe limited Full time

    The role requires a Sheltered Housing Officer to work closely with residents, in a front facing customer service role to carry out an enhanced housing management service to residents in the Scheme. Important duties concern carrying out health and safety checks of the building/Residents, reporting repairs, making referrals, supporting residents with housing...


  • Southwark, United Kingdom BDS Northern Full time

    BDS are currently recruiting for a Housing Choices Officer based in Southwark. Main duties include but are not limited too; - To provide a customer focused inclusive choice based lettings service to the public that promotes equality of access and reduces barriers to those in housing need accessing affordable and suitable housing - To contribute to the...


  • Southwark, United Kingdom Fox Morris Group Full time

    HYBRID WORKNG Fox Morris are working with Southwark Council in relations to finding a Housing Solutions Officer to start work ASAP! **Responsibilities** - To discuss, develop, assess and then update and review Personalised Housing Plans for customers on behalf of the council in light of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017(HRA). - This Plan will ensure that...


  • Southwark, United Kingdom BDS Northern Full time

    BDS are currently recruiting for a Housing Applications Officer based in Southwark. Main duties include but are not limited too; - Verifying all documentation and determining if a client qualifies to join the biding scheme. - To provide advice and guidance to service users and stakeholders on the Homesearch bidding scheme and alternative housing...

  • Housing Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Southwark, United Kingdom BDS Northern Full time

    This is a full time role offering 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. The role will involve - Dealing with tenancy enquiries - General inspections - Handling low-level ASB's - Mutual Exchanges This role will include working around Housing Benefits and planning Pay rate: £15.75 PAYE or £19.61 Umbrella Pay. This is a temporary role and their...


  • Southwark, United Kingdom Fox Morris Group Full time

    HYBRID WORKING Fox Morris are working with Southwark Council in relations to finding a **Housing Repairs Customer Service Officer** to start work ASAP! **Responsibilities** **- To provide and promote a professional, high quality, front line customer focused service to all callers, processing information in response to enquiries, concerns or requests for...


  • Southwark, United Kingdom Neway International Ltd Full time

    Neway is looking for a Housing Estate Cleaner to join our client based at Southwark Council. This role is starting asap, working Monday to Friday between 8 am to 3 pm, initially for a 3 month contract that is likely to be extended. Pay Rate is £13.23 p/h PAYE (equivalent to £16.72 umbrella) CLEANING DUTIES a. To carry out cleaning duties as instructed...


  • Southwark, United Kingdom Refuge Full time

    **Location** Southwark **Service/location/team** Southwark Domestic Abuse Service **Salary** £28104 **Role Overview** **Job Title**: Housing & Sanctuary IGVA **Location**:Southwark **Salary**: £28,104 per annum **Contract type**: Permanent **Hours**:Full Time, 37.5 hours per week We are recruiting for a Sanctuary & Housing Independent Gender...

  • Application Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Southwark, United Kingdom Novax Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Application OfficerSouthwark£23 per hour umbrellaContract (3 months+)The Role:To process applications for service users wishing to join the Homesearch bidding scheme. Verifying all documentation and determining if a client qualifies to join the biding scheme. To provide advice and guidance to service users and stakeholders on the Homesearch bidding scheme...

  • Right to Buy Officer

    3 weeks ago


    Southwark, United Kingdom AKTON Resourcing Ltd Full time

    Right to Buy OfficerSouthwark - Hybrid I am recruiting for a local authority who is looking for an experienced Right to Buy Officer to join the team for a 6-month period. The increase in applications has created the need for additional expertise in handling Right to Buy cases. As a Right to Buy Officer, you will be responsible for guiding applicants through...


  • Southwark, United Kingdom Anson McCade Ltd - IT and Finance Recruitment Full time

    **Director - Operations Transformation / Supply Chain - Pharma & Life Sciences** A career in our Consulting practice, within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities.We work with...


  • Southwark, United Kingdom Ribbons & Reeves Full time

    **School Office Assistant | Southwark** A brilliant school based in the Southwark area are looking to hire a bright and capable School Office Assistant - immediate start! If you are degree educated, highly organised and have strong communication skills then do not hesitate to get in touch about this School Office Assistant role in Southwark. Administrative...

  • Security Officer

    1 month ago


    Southwark, United Kingdom Pace Security Services Ltd Full time

    Established in 2001, Pace Security Services is a leading provider of manned guarding across London and the Home Counties. Pace supplies high quality and professional security officers to a wide variety of sectors including world-renowned educational institutes, high end residential, multi-million pound corporate offices as well as much more. If you are...


  • Southwark, United Kingdom Daniel Owen Ltd Full time

    Exciting Opportunity with a large Repairs Contractor Operations Team Leader to be based in SE London.This role will be a management position being responsible for a team of 5/6 Call Handlers (Housing/Repairs)Also overseeing 2 Scheduler and 1 x Admin Duties and ResponsibilitiesYou will manage a team of Customer Service Officers delivering excellent customer...


  • Southwark, United Kingdom Novax Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Litigation/Enforcement Officer Southwark £21+ per hour Full Time Contract Novax Recruitment is actively seeking a Litigation and Enforcement Officer based in Southwark. This is a contract role with scope for extensions and a possible permanent position at the end of contract. The job: Responsible for assisting in initiating legal action against...


  • Southwark, United Kingdom Novax Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Litigation/Enforcement OfficerSouthwark£21+ per hourFull Time ContractNovax Recruitment is actively seeking a Litigation and Enforcement Officer based in Southwark. This is a contract role with scope for extensions and a possible permanent position at the end of contract.The job:Responsible for assisting in initiating legal action against leaseholders and...

  • Electrician

    24 hours ago


    Southwark, United Kingdom Daniel Owen Ltd Full time

    ElectricianStart Date: ASAPDuration: Ongoing temp Location: Southwark Salary: £24 per hour An Electrician is required, working for a local social housing contractor. The role will involve carrying out maintenance works on occupied domestic properties. Must have previous social housing/domestic experience.What does an Electrician role entail:Must be able to...


  • Southwark, United Kingdom Royal British Legion Full time

    Join our vibrant team as our new Trusts and Foundations Officer and become a fundamental part of the Royal British Legion's mission to support veterans and their families. As you collaborate with the Senior Philanthropy Manager, you'll play a pivotal role by developing relationships with a portfolio of trust and foundation supporters, identifying potential...

  • Plumber

    3 weeks ago


    Southwark, United Kingdom Daniel Owen Ltd Full time

    Plumber/MultiStart Date: ASAPDuration: Temp to PermLocation: SouthwarkSalary: £22 per hourA Plumber/Multi is required, working for a local social housing contractor. The role will involve carrying out maintenance works on occupied domestic properties. Must have previous social housing/domestic experience.What does a Plumber/Multi role entail:General leak...