Housing Allocations Officer - JOB SWITCH LTD : Job Details

As the Housing Allocations Officer, you will:

Assess housing register applications in line with the Council’s Housing Allocations Scheme

Make decisions on applications and notify the applicant in writing

Advertise available accommodation on the Council’s choice-based lettings scheme

Allocate and nominate applicants for suitable offers of accommodation in line with the Council’s Housing Allocations Scheme

Accompany applicants on viewings of offers of Council owned accommodation

Carry out home visits

Liaise with other Council departments to ensure applications are correctly verified

Draft written materials such as standard letter and email templates, checklist forms and information offered to the public in paper or electronic format.

Provide a full housing solutions service, offering advice and assistance as part of the wider Housing Solutions Team

* MUST HOLD A FULL DRIVING LICENCE AND HAVE ACCESS TO A VEHICLE FOR BUSINESS USE *

About you:

You will be joining a supportive, friendly team and will report directly to the Housing Allocations Team Leader.

We are looking for a capable and ambitious individual to join our team who can provide excellent customer service to support us in continuing to deliver a first-class housing service.

We are looking for exceptional candidates with a range of skills including:

Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing

Innovative and driven to deliver excellent customer service

Strong team player • Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload

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