Senior Housing Officer

Senior Housing Officer   

Mobile Working covering the North West and Wales 

£32,000 to £35,000 per annum subject to knowledge and skills 

Permanent, Full Time - 37.5 hours per week   

Adullam provides quality accommodation and support as an organisation motivated and informed by our Christian ethos.   

We now have an opportunity for a Senior Housing Officer to join us covering our properties across the North West and Wales – predominantly Greater Manchester with travel to Cheshire, Merseyside and Wales (Denbighshire). 

The role 

Our Senior Housing Officer will provide a comprehensive housing management service which will include the management functions of all housing related arrears recovery, void control, tenant consultation and tenancy and estate management.  

Providing housing management services to our tenants, you will oversee the advice and interventions provided by frontline staff and deliver support and housing services for tenancy sustainment purposes, providing training and direction as and when required. 

You will have an oversight of tenant's accounts and therefore will manage, however not exclusively, rent arrears, property condition, health and safety, anti-social behaviour, safeguarding and tenancy enforcement.   

Additionally, you will undertake court proceedings when required and you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of policies, strategies and procedures.  

The successful candidate will deliver an excellent and customer focused service to all customers seeking housing with Adullam Homes in our Midlands region. You will provide up to date information, support and advice to applicants and tenants applying for a home so that the property is suitable for them to rent and sustain.   

About you   

We are looking for a Senior Housing professional with: 

• Substantial knowledge and practice in housing and estate management 

• A track record in effective tenancy management, particularly voids and arrears management.  

• A good understanding of current housing law, regulation and best practice.  

• Sound understanding of Housing Benefit regulations and welfare reform.  

• Experience in the supervision of staff.  

• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including letter and report writing.  

• Good time management and organisation  skills.  

Due to the nature of the role, you will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.  

Our offer to you   

We are a friendly, people focused organisation making sure to prioritise and take care of the overall wellbeing of our staff, whilst helping them strive for excellence and reach their full potential. There is training available to help you progress in your chosen career and friendly but focused management that will help oversee your growth.   

We have a list of generous benefits and initiatives that will help support you and your families outside the workplace as well as within it.   

• 25 days annual leave – 2 extra days added for a year of no sick days   

• £500 on your 12 month anniversary   

• Westfield Health Cashback plan   

• Westfield rewards   

• Group Personal Pension Plan   

• Life Assurance   

• IMHR Plus benefits   

• Discounted shopping with Vectis Card   

• Premium access to Calm   

• Pension   

About us   

Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd is a Community Benefit Society, an Association created to support vulnerable individuals and households.    

We provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential.