One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Housing Liaison Officer. This is a 3 months temporary contract with possible further extension based on budget and performance.
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
To be part of a team delivering a high quality, consistent, flexible, value for money comprehensive service to tenants including, new tenancies and tenancy changes interviewing service users and dealing with general enquiries.
To be responsible for a range of tenancy management duties and be a visible presence with residents on our estates. Ensuring tenants are well cared for, neighbourhoods are clean and safe and resident satisfaction is high.
Duties and Responsibilities
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To take part in the organisation’s response to emergencies, helping to co-ordinate actions and providing support to residents.
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To respond to and manage incidents of low level anti-social behaviour, including harassment, nuisance, and neighbour disputes, taking appropriate action in liaison with Haringey Council, Police and other agencies. To take enforcement action to resolve anti-social behaviour and breach of tenancy matters and to refer particularly complex issues to a Senior Housing Officer.
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To support the effective management and re-letting of void properties by carrying out pre-termination visits; accompanied viewings; sign-ups and new tenant visits promptly and ensuring that new tenants are aware of their responsibilities under the tenancy agreement.
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To give general advice on housing options including transfers or any other tenancy related issues including supporting new tenants as appropriate to settle into their homes.
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To ensure robust tenancy sustainment working across the patch, where possible, working with internal and external partners to bring about successful outcomes, escalating particularly complex cases to the Senior Housing Officer where appropriate.
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To carry out tenancy checks, referring possible issues for further investigation. Serve Notice to Quit or Notice of Seeking.
The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Nia Hirani at Coyle Personnel Ltd