Housing Access Officer, North London
Pay rate £23.22 per hour
Contract role, Housing
Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Housing Access Officer in Enfield.
The Housing Access Officer is responsible for negotiating and procuring Nightly Paid accommodation in order to either prevent homelessness or to fulfil The Council’s statutory duties for eligible clients, at the best price, in a cost-effective manner that provides value for money to the Council.
You will allocate accommodation and ensure agreements are signed with tenants for all Temporary Accommodation types, in accordance with Enfield’s Temporary Accommodation policy, guidance and procedures. Providing appropriate information, advice and guidance to applicants with a focus on managing customer’s housing expectations. Ensuring properties are allocated and agreements signed with tenants as quickly as possible so that void turnaround times are kept to a minimum. Setting up tenancies and accounts for the properties allocated in order that the council maximise the income from rents charged.
You will provide Business Support for the Nightly Paid Accommodation Team, to actively contribute to the smooth running of the service. Ensuring processes are delivered in a consistent, standardised and efficient manner. This role is hybrid working – Part office/ Part working from home.
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:
Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or helen.omara@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.