Housing Officer

Job Title: Housing Officer (Permanent, Full-Time) Location: Kent Salary: 35,000 per annum (plus 1,800 car allowance) About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Housing Officer to join a dynamic team in Kent. This is a permanent, full-time role focused on delivering excellent housing management services to residents in the Swale and Medway areas, with potential support required across Kent and Essex. As a Housing Officer, you will be at the forefront of addressing complex housing issues, ensuring residents'' wellbeing, welfare, and health and safety are prioritised. You will provide proactive, courteous, and efficient support, resolving issues in a safe and effective manner. Key Responsibilities: Deliver a high-quality housing management service, working within legal and regulatory frameworks and collaborating with multi-agency partners. Support residents in settling into their new homes and conduct regular proactive visits to ensure tenancy conditions are met and properties are well-maintained. Perform welfare checks, make safeguarding referrals, and update cases in partnership with external agencies. Proactively manage resident expectations to foster successful tenancies and positive relationships with the landlord. Handle complex cases, including pre-void inspections, viewings, and ensuring vacant homes are turned around within agreed KPIs. Assist in managing anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases and lead on resolving nuisance issues, such as neighbour ..... full job details .....