Affordability Assessment Officer

Job Title: Affordability Assessment Officer 
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 months) 
Salary: £35.030 per annum.
Working hours: 35 hours per week.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday.
Location: Arlington, London
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
The difference you will make as affordability Assessment Officer 
In this role you will help new customers to set up and maintain tenancies and prevent rent arrears in early stages and to identify any opportunities for maximizing personal income through Welfare Benefits prior to the start of a new tenancy. You will form positive relationships with our Lettings Teams.
About you
We are looking for someone who believes in working together as part of a team, who shares our values and who is positive and friendly. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the Welfare Benefit system and an understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable groups and individuals with complex needs, ideally you should have an understanding of the barriers faced by vulnerable customer groups and individuals with complex needs. 
Why Riverside?
(One Housing is a part of Riverside)At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension 
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. 
This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.   If required.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.