Housing Allocations Officer

Job Details

2. To maintain the Housing Register in accordance Council policies, procedures and targets. To undertake
assessments of applications to determine eligibility and qualification for the register. To manage the
rejection of applicants that do not qualify.
3. To allocate social and affordable rented housing in accordance with Council policies, procedures and
targets.
To effectively and proficiently manage the allocation processes, undertaking suitability reviews,
assessments and affordability checks, preparing accurate offers, refusals and withdrawal letters and
documentation; monitoring progress to secure allocation and housing revenue.
To undertake investigations into personal circumstances, where appropriate, having regard to the
Council’s duties under the Data Protection Act.
To administer downsizing applications ensuring accuracy and proficiency.
4. To proactively work with Registered Providers ensuring nomination requests are processed within agreed
timeframes and ensuring the terms of the Council’s nomination agreement and housing allocations
scheme are adhered to at all times.
5. To effectively promote and maintain strong partnership working. This will include working with a wide
range of internal services, stakeholders, agencies and other external bodies.

Pay: £20 Umbrella