Tenancy Management and Resettlement Officer

Tenancy Management and Resettlement Officer
South East London
Temporary
Monday - Friday
£22.78 per hour

Social Hosuing Exepreince Needed

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known company based in the South East London area who are looking for a highly skilled Tenancy Management and Resettlement Officer to join their team.

Main Purpose of the role:

Provide excellent tenancy sustainment support ensuring tenancies in the private rented sector are sustained to provide safe and secure housing for our customers whilst meeting local and corporate objectives.

To promote the use of the private rented sector as a viable alternative to social rented housing, in order to encourage independence, prevent homelessness, provide settled housing solutions and reduce the clients use of temporary accommodation.

To effectively report, as required, on performance, against local and corporate targets.

Duties - Tenancy Management and Resettlement Officer:

• Work effectively within the private sector to increase the supply of good quality accommodation for households in housing need to meet individual and team targets.
• To carry out inspections of properties in order to assess their suitability for households in housing need.
• Assess prospective customer's suitability for private rented accommodation by reviewing their housing history, making enquiries into their financial situation, and establishing whether or not they are able to meet the rent and comply with the tenancy conditions.
• Undertake accompanied viewings with prospective customers and provide them with expert advice and guidance on all aspects of letting (including housing benefit and the conditions of tenancy) in order to help them make informed decisions.
• Ensure all private rented sector accommodation procured is of the size, type and location required by prospective customer, complies with all health and safety & planning regulations and is in compliance with the location priority policy.
• To act as the first point of contact for landlords and tenants who are experiencing difficulties in sustaining tenancies, including acting as a negotiator and or mediator between disputing parties to resolve contractual issues to ensure compliance with the legal framework to sustain tenancies.