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Housing Officer

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Canary Wharf, Greater London, United Kingdom Look Ahead Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Housing Officer to join our team at Look Ahead. As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for managing the housing needs of our customers, ensuring that they have access to safe and secure accommodation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and update customer information on our housing management database
  • Ensure that customers receive the correct housing benefit claims and maintain accurate records
  • Request rent adjustments and repayment of over-payments
  • Support customers to have the most appropriate payment method for their individual circumstances
  • Respond to customer queries relating to housing management
  • Ensure that customers are kept informed of their rent account status and that action plans are agreed to address any arrears or other rent-related issues
  • Issue arrears warning letters and record actions on the rent system
  • Monitor rent accounts on a weekly basis and inform relevant specialists and management of any formal action required
  • Produce and post rent increase letters and rent statements quarterly
  • Maintain spreadsheets associated with rent payments, housing benefit, and legal action
  • Manage customer breaches of tenancy and issue warning letters in conjunction with support staff
  • Undertake health and safety checks and prepare files and documents for legal action
About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and has a strong understanding of housing management principles. You will be a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Requirements
  • Experience of monitoring rent accounts and managing rent arrears
  • Experience of using computerised rent systems to monitor arrears and record information
  • Extensive knowledge of welfare benefits, especially housing benefit
  • Experience of liaising with housing benefit departments, the DWP, and other external agencies
  • Confidence in interpreting rent accounts and using IT packages to run and create reports, identify priorities, and update records
About Look Ahead

Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. We deliver over services, providing support to around customers each year. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people, and learning disabilities, offering plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.