Assistant Housing Officer - Grade 3

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Hays is the exclusive recruiting partner for Birmingham City Council, Sandwell Council, Coventry Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. We are currently looking for candidates to join their teams on a full-time, temporary basis. Being the largest leading local authority in the whole of Europe, Birmingham City Council are renowned for their expertise in public services and endless opportunities.

Your new role

As an Assistant Housing Officer, you provide support to the Housing Officer to deliver consistent, excellent, reliable, customer-focussed Housing Management, undertaking the full range of housing management duties which may vary according to the size and profile of the area.

Using prevention, early intervention, education and enforcement approaches, will ensure the proper management of council tenancies in accordance with BCC's Tenancy Conditions and Management policy and related procedures and in compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory codes, guidance and professional practice.

You will contribute and help deliver, where directed, the provision of a multi-agency/partnership problem-solving service around people, property, place, and sustaining tenancies.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to succeed in your application, you will need a background in Social Housing - this could be a housing officer, neighbourhood officer, homelessness officer etc. You will need knowledge of Legislation and Part 6 and 7 of the Housing Act.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS, which Hays will put into process for you free of charge. Driving and business insurance are needed for this role.

In addition, this role will be an ASAP start. Before starting, you will need to pass your reference and compliance checks.

On registration, please have your two most recent employment details available for reference checks.

What you'll get in return

This role is a full-time, temporary position based in Birmingham. The role is £13.88 per hour (PAYE)

Due to the council going through a period of transition, permanent opportunities may be available.

What you need to do now

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