Social Housing Assessment and Lettings Officer

An excellent offer… Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post This is a customer-facing role which means direct contact with customers with a view to providing a tailor-made advice service on the best way of resolving customers housing issues. The successful candidate’s day-to-day duties will involve assessing, investigating, and verifying customers’ housing needs under part 6 of the housing act 1996 and managing a large caseload on customers on the Housing Register. This role will include carrying out home visits, telephone duties and office interviews to determine customers housing needs. The Person

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and focused individual who takes pride in delivering excellent services. Also able to work proactively, is highly motivated and ready for a new challenge.
The ideal candidate will also have drive, resilience and enthusiasm with a strong background of core legislations. They should have the ability to effectively plan, organise and manage conflicting priorities in line with the demands of customers on the housing register. As is the ability to working as part of a team and making effective links with a range of professionals and services.

Key Points for Candidates:

• A good understanding of the relevant housing legislations and policies related to the role.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing with a wide range of people, including customers, councilors, MPs and other advocate agencies.
• A ‘Can do’ positive approach to work with the ability of finding creative ways of delivering results which go beyond what is expected wherever possible.
• Problem solving and decision making - ability to deal with complex cases and situations within a busy environment and achieve positive outcomes.