Seven Social Care are looking for a temporary Rent Recovery Officer to work within Redbridge Council.

Initial 3 month contract as you’re covering a vacancy.

£21.62 per hour 

Hybrid working.

Temp – perm opportunities are possible but not 100% guaranteed. You would need to re-apply however if you’re already in the service then you have a better chance of being successful.

Requirements

DBS – Basic (on the update service)

Previous experience  in a similar role

4 GCSE passes grade A-C (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics

Key responsibilities:

To maximise rent recovery from customers in Temporary Accommodation and in Council Housing in accordance with the rent recovery process

To receive transfers from the Rent-Early Intervention Team and other teams as applicable to ensure tenants with high rent arrears receive focused input to resolve issues and ensure they are provided with a high-quality service.

To conduct an in-depth assessment of customers to understand their situation, with a focus on rent recovery.

Providing a case-management approach, supporting the customer based on a holistic view of their needs and their income maximisation potential

To contact tenants in a systematic way that optimises support and rent recovery, with an emphasis of personalised contact wherever possible

To maintain accurate and up-to-date records of action taken to recover income and arrears and to monitor and record the impact of the actions taken.

To help customers manage their arrears as they move between temporary accommodation solutions

To work in conjunction with all other appropriate agencies to ensure maximisation of income for both customers and the organisation

To contribute to delivery of internal Housing Services’ processes that fall within the Rent Services remit

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