Neighbourhood Housing Officer
Neighbourhood Housing Officer
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Job Description
We are currently recruiting an experienced Neighbourhood Housing Officer to join us on a permanent basis in the Bradford area. You will deliver a high quality housing management service and making a real difference to our customers and the communities that they live in.
About us
We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22000 social and affordable homes mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1000 people.
This year weve launched our five-year Corporate Strategy which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes services and support to our customers so weve worked with colleagues and customers to find out whats important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do and our colleagues are the people wholl help us achieve our vision which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.
Duties
- Deliver a high-quality housing management service that helps customers to live well and enjoy their home and neighbourhood by offering assistance and ensuring that Incommunities duties as a landlord are fulfilled.
- Co-ordinate a full range of housing services to ensure that our neighbourhoods are clean safe welcoming places where people want to live.
- Spend 80% of your time out in our neighbourhoods.
- Take ownership for your neighbourhood patch ensuring services are delivered to a high standard and identifying where works are required on properties and common areas.
- Complete property inspections and tenancy checks to ensure tenancy obligations are being adhered to and tenancy records are up to date.
- Identify when customers are not meeting their tenancy obligations and put in place action plans to resolve including the management of ASB and tenancy breaches.
- Identify any support needs for individual customers and refer internally or externally as necessary including making safeguarding referrals.
- Ensure that risks including gas and electrical compliance and fire safety are identified and managed in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Develop and co-ordinate neighbourhood action plans with the wider business and in consultation with customers
- Proactively develop and sustain positive working relationships with key stakeholders to deliver safe and clean neighbourhoods this includes partnerships with local police local authorities and other agencies/organisations .
- Work and contribute to investment/other projects when required.
- Proactively and effectivelyrespond to and reduce complaints ensuring a focus on de-escalation and an improvement in customer satisfaction.
- Ensure all services are delivered in a tailored manner taking into account our customers diverse needs.
- Make a positive contribution to your neighbourhoods by identifying where local investment could contribute to the prevention of crime and ASB or where adult and youth enrichment activities could improve the lives of residents.
- Develop knowledge and awareness of social housing and community issues including case law best practice current legislation and national initiatives
Requirements
- Experience of dealing with customers face to face in a housing related role
- Experience of working with customers and stakeholders to deliver sustainable improvements and positive outcomes for communities.
- Knowledge of dealing with anti-social behavior complaints
- A passion for delivering excellent customer service and making a difference to the peoples lives.
- Awareness of customers diverse needs
- Flexible and adaptable approach to a changing and varied workload
- Demonstrable experience in the ability to write and communicate clearly and appropriately to different audiences.
- Ability to gather record and analyse data using manual and electronic systems including microsoft packages.
- Excellent organisation project management and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise manage your own workload and to meet deadlines
- Self-motivated driven and skilled at taking ownership
A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks
Benefits
- Salary of 32507 up to 36229 per year dependant on experience
- Essential car user allowance plus mileage
- Social Housing Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
- 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
- Option to buy and sell annual leave
- Training development and qualification opportunities
- Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
- Corporate health scheme membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Local gym membership discounts.
- A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
Join Our Team!
Were looking for great people to join us! AtIncommunities were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued included and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds abilities and experiencesbecause we know thatdiverse perspectives make us stronger.
Based inBradford a city known for its rich cultural diversity we servevibrant communities. As a social housing provider were passionate about making a real difference by providingsafe affordable homesandimproving lives.
Our recruitment process is designed tosupport you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance just let us know.
Were proud to be aMindful Employer committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold theCommitted Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognising the importance of support in the workplace.
Apply early!We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.
Ready to make an impactCome work with us!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
