Job Title: Housing Officer
Choice Housing is one of the largest independent housing associations in Northern Ireland.
We work hard for our customers, developing new homes that are urgently needed and delivering high-quality services while providing value for money.
Our work creates sustainable, thriving neighbourhoods.
Role Overview
Housing Officers will provide an efficient, responsive, and excellent customer-focused Housing Management Service to our customers.
The successful applicant may be offered a fixed patch or work across multiple patches as a peripatetic depending on operational requirements.
Essential Criteria
* CIH Level 4 + 2 years relevant housing/tenancy management experience with a social landlord or local authority.
* OR Degree in any discipline + 2 years relevant housing/tenancy management experience with a social landlord or local authority.
* OR 3 years experience as a Housing Officer (or equivalent) within the last 5 years.
* Working knowledge of the rules of the Housing Selection Scheme; to include tenancy management (Transfer Applications, Assignment of tenancy etc.) and allocation of properties.
* Experience of Microsoft Office programmes including Excel and Word.
* Must have UK full driving licence and have vehicle available for daily business use.
Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
* 22 days annual leave plus an additional 5 days after 5 years service.
* 12 public holidays.
* 6% pension contribution.
* Essential car user allowance.
* Death in service benefit x3 annual salary.
* Paid maternity and paternity leave.
* Bereavement leave.
* Hybrid working.
* Learning and Development opportunities to include paid courses relevant to your role.
* Health cash plan to include annual routine dental treatments, dental accident & injury, yearly optical, specialist consultations, diagnostic tests and scans, complementary therapies e.g. physiotherapy, acupuncture, osteopathy and chiropractic treatments, alternative therapies e.g. reflexology, head massage, allergy testing, and yearly health screening.
About Us
Choice Housing is a Family Friendly & Equality and Diversity Award Winning organisation.
Further information including the job description, personal specification and further benefits can be found on our website.