Housing Officer
Job Description
Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Tenancy andamp; Housing Officer to work with one of our Housing Association clients in London.
What the Job Will Be Doing
- Delivering a front-line housing management service across a supported living portfolio, ensuring high standards of tenancy and property management
- Supporting tenants with learning disabilities and autism to sustain their tenancies and live independently
- Managing tenancy and leasehold responsibilities, including tenancy sign-ups, verification checks and ongoing tenancy support
- Carrying out regular property inspections and ensuring properties are maintained to a safe and high standard
- Responding to tenancy issues including anti-social behaviour, complaints and safeguarding concerns
- Providing advice on housing options, rights and welfare benefits to support sustainable housing outcomes
- Working closely with social workers, families, landlords and support providers to ensure effective housing solutions
- Monitoring performance targets including voids, arrears and service standards
- Ensuring repairs and maintenance issues are reported and resolved within agreed timescales
- Maintaining accurate records and reporting across housing systems
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support service delivery and continuous improvement
What You Will Need
- Experience working within a housing officer, tenancy management or supported housing role
- Experience supporting vulnerable individuals, ideally those with learning disabilities or autism
- Good knowledge of housing options, tenancy management and relevant legislation
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
- Experience working with multi-agency partners and stakeholders
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle