Housing Register Officer - Housing

The Housing Register Officer is responsible for assessing applications to join the housing register, providing comprehensive housing advice, and allocating permanent homes. The role requires good knowledge of the law relating to housing allocations and homelessness legislation.

Requirements

• Complete assessments of applications to join the housing register
• Assess households who do not qualify to register and provide advice on alternative housing options
• Determine effective date, level of preference, and special factors affecting each application
• Provide comprehensive housing advice on housing options for applicants
• Notify applicants on decisions on their applications
• Use knowledge of the Housing Allocations Policy, Code of Guidance, and Part VI of the 1996 Housing Act to work collaboratively with customers
• Be innovative, dynamic, and solutions-focused in considering and pursuing all available housing options
• Use experience to contribute to the ongoing development and design of the service and solutions for customers

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance