Housing Register Officer

Housing Register Officer Location: (Apply online only) High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NN Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 19.75 per hour Job Ref: OR9813 Responsibilities Complete assessments of applications to join the housing register, including re-registration to keep their applications up to date. Assess households who do not qualify to register and provide advice about alternative housing options. Assess households who qualify to register and activate their applications. Determine effective date, level of preference, and any special factors affecting each application. Conduct medical assessments for preference on medical grounds and provide comprehensive housing advice on options for applicants. Notify applicants of decisions on their applications. Co-ordinate the advertising of void properties in council or Registered Provider (RP) stock with Choice Homes UK (CHUK). Allocate permanent homes by preparing and analyzing shortlists from choice-based lettings bidders and direct matching in line with designated groups identified by the Housing Allocations Scheme. Check assessments remain up to date and verify circumstances robustly when households are selected for properties, including making checks regarding applicant s finances, eligibility, local connection, and suitability to be a tenant. Interview applicants and complete home visits as part of the verification process, as well as doing desktop checks. ..... full job details .....