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Housing Officer

Job Description

Housing Officer
Slough
Temporary
Full-time
Are you an experienced Housing Officer looking for your next opportunity? We’re recruiting for a Housing Officer to play a key role in delivering high-quality housing management services to residents across Slough.
THE ROLE
As a Housing Officer, you will provide effective housing management services, ensuring tenancy conditions are met, supporting residents, and maintaining excellent community standards.
  • Conduct regular welfare checks, tenancy audits, and safeguarding referrals.
  • Manage tenancy sustainment, ensuring residents receive necessary support.
  • Handle nuisance issues and anti-social behaviour cases, using mediation and non-legal interventions.
  • Attend court hearings, prepare legal documents, and enforce tenancy agreements.
  • Carry out pre-void inspections and support the lettings process to minimise void turnaround times.
  • Work closely with internal teams and external agencies to improve service delivery.
  • Promote resident involvement and assist with income management to maximise rent collection.
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar housing management role, with a strong understanding of tenancy enforcement, housing legislation, and customer service.
  • Experience dealing with tenancy breaches, anti-social behaviour, and safeguarding concerns.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex cases.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, local authorities, and voluntary agencies.
  • Proficient in IT systems and digital communication tools.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.
THE CONTRACT
  • Temporary – 3 months with possibility for extension
  • Full-time position
  • Hybrid working available
  • The pay range for the role is £23.00 to £25.00 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £19.61 to £21.31  per hour, inclusive of holiday.
HOW TO APPLY
If interested in this role, please apply directly or email bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 and ask for Beth to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!