Housing Officer

Ashfield District Council have a great opportunity for a Housing Officer to join our team based in Kirkby in Ashfield. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,061 - £34,433 per annum. This post attracts an essential car user allowance subject to eligibility. The Housing Repairs Technician - Damp, Mould and Disrepair role: We are looking for an experienced individual to join our Housing Management Team. As a Housing Officer, you will manage a local patch of properties. This involves dealing with all aspects of tenancy and estate management, providing advice support to sustain tenancies and taking enforcement action when necessary. The role involves mainly working out on the district, visiting customers in their own home, establishing good relationships, as well as the preparation of legal documentation and attendance at Court. You must be organised and able to manage and prioritise a diverse workload with competing demands, be flexible to respond to unplanned situations and possess the problem-solving skills needed to deal with issues at pace and with accuracy. What we''re looking for in our Housing Officer: Experience of working in social housing (Council/Housing Association/Registered Social Housing) Up-to-date knowledge of housing practice and current social housing issues. Experience of working with the public and liaising with a range of stakeholders (voluntary/statutory and partner agencies). The ..... full job details .....