Job Title: Housing Allocations Officer
Location: Kettering
Pay Rate: £24 P/H
Job Type: Full Time/Contract
The Role
- To deliver an efficient and professional allocations service, ensuring the council's Housing Register, allocation of accommodation within the council's own stock and nominations to partner registered provider vacancies are administered in accordance with the Council's Housing Allocation Scheme (policy), service procedures, national code of guidance and housing legislation (Part 6 of the Housing Act). To provide comprehensive housing advice and information to households in housing need in order to ensure their housing needs are met via the appropriate intervention.
The Candidate
- Ability to interview applicants skilfully and sensitively to elicit as much information as possible, give the appropriate advice and make informed decisions.
- Demonstrate ICT skills sufficient to maximise the use of software applications, particularly the use of Excel, Performance Management and Housing Allocations Software packages
- Fully understands their role in the context of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, in a housing environment.
How to apply
Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information or call Sam on