Allocations Officer

Overview

Allocations Officer

Location: Exeter

Contract: Full time, Temporary

Working pattern: Hybrid – 40% office, 60% home working

We are currently recruiting for a social housing organisation based in Exeter who are looking for an Allocations Officer to join their team on a temporary basis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that eligible applicants as defined by the current legislation and the Council’s Allocations Policy are admitted onto the Housing Register.
• Answer queries from customers, stakeholders, support workers, Councillors, MPs and other agencies regarding the housing register and the allocations policy.
• Assess and prioritise applications for Council and Housing Association properties, through the allocations scheme, within agreed timescales and in line with the Allocations policy.
• Assess Health and Wellbeing applications and participate in multi-agency assessment panels to award banding, prioritise applications for adapted properties.
• Collate weekly adverts for available properties ensuring the information is clear and accessible for applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the social housing sector.
• Have up to date knowledge of housing and homeless legislation and guidance.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• A qualification in housing (desirable).

How to apply

If you believe that you are well-suited to the role of Allocations Officer, please apply. For additional information, please contact Chrissie at Sellick Partnership Derby office.

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