Housing Officers

371110723

£20 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Plymouth, Devon

Construction And Property

Posted 6 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

We are seeking four experienced Neighbourhood Housing Officers to join a busy social housing service on a temporary basis across the Plymouth and Cornwall area.  This role offers a salary of £39,923 and provides an excellent opportunity for a housing professional to make a real impact within local communities on a short-term assignment.

In this frontline role, you will act as the main point of contact for tenants within your allocated patch, delivering a responsive and high-quality housing management service. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day tenancy matters, supporting safe and sustainable communities, and working closely with internal teams and external partners to maintain well-managed neighbourhoods.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will balance customer service, tenancy management, enforcement activity, and community engagement, ensuring residents receive a professional, consistent, and supportive housing service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver excellent customer service, managing tenancy and housing enquiries
  • Carry out tenancy sign-ups, viewings, and ensure compliance with tenancy agreements
  • Manage cases of tenancy breaches, including safeguarding concerns where required
  • Oversee estate standards and service contracts to ensure quality and value for money
  • Support and deliver resident engagement activities to strengthen communities
  • Contribute to tenancy sustainment and neighbourhood management objectives

About You
We are looking for candidates with:
  • Experience in social housing, particularly tenancy, estate, or housing management
  • CIH Level 4 qualification, or willingness to work towards it (Chartered Institute of Housing)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent organisational ability to manage a varied and fast-paced workload
  • A strong customer focus with a drive to improve customer satisfaction
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Additional Requirements
  • Basic DBS check required
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups