?? We’re hiring! – Housing Officer (Income Management Focus) ?? £18.19 PAYE / £20.33 LTD per hour ?? Crawley (Office-based with travel in the local area) ?? Full-time – 37 hours per week ?? Initial 3-month contract I'm working with a local authority client in the Crawley area who are looking for an experienced Housing Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. This role is primarily focused on income collection and arrears management, helping tenants sustain their tenancies and supporting financial wellbeing. Key responsibilities:
Monitoring rent accounts and managing rent arrears
Liaising with Housing Benefit, DWP, and Jobcentre Plus
Offering income maximisation and budgeting advice
Conducting home visits and phone interventions with tenants
Preparing documentation for court proceedings and attending hearings when necessary
Assisting with the set-up of new rent accounts and payment plans
The ideal candidate will have:
A strong background in income management or arrears recovery
Experience working with vulnerable tenants to prevent eviction
Knowledge of housing benefit systems and tenancy law
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Previous experience within a local authority or social housing setting
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive housing team making a real impact in the local community. ?? To apply or find out more, contact: George Westhead ??
All Job Ads are subject to GrabJobs’s Terms of Service. We allow users to flag postings that may be in violation of those terms. Job Ads may also be flagged by GrabJobs moderation team. However, no moderation system is perfect, and flagging a posting does not ensure that it will be removed.
Be the first to receive the latest Others Contract Jobs in the UK.
Setup your job alert:
By activating job alerts, I agree to GrabJobs Terms & Privacy Policy. I can unsubscribe to job alerts anytime.
Skip
GrabJobs is the no1 job portal in the UK, connecting you to thousands of jobs fast!
Find the best jobs in the UK, apply in 1 click and get a job today!