Single Persons Lettings Officer

• Single Persons Lettings Officer
• Public Sector - Local Authority
• Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
• Temporary Role - 3 months with likely extension
• 20.12 per hour PAYE / 26.65 per hour Umbrella
• Hybrid Working - the successful candidate would be expected to work from the Wandsworth office four times a week for the first three weeks. Then they would be expected to work from the office three times a week whilst in post.
• ASAP start
• IT equipment provided
• Travel expenses for site visits paid (45p per mile if driving)
• Office is based in SW18
• JD attached

Objective of role

As with many other Boroughs in the capital, tackling rough sleeping is a high priority.

The Single Person Lettings Officer will be required to source accommodation in the private sector for Single Homeless clients who are rough sleeper or have previously been rough sleeping.

You will be required to secure new business to increase the supply of properties based on the demand by building relationships with landlords, agents and developers.

You will be joining a busy and hardworking team during a time of transformational change where every day offers an opportunity to make a positive difference.

About the role

You will be responsible for the procurement, and allocation of private sector accommodation for rough sleepers, or those at risk of rough sleeping and those who need additional support to access the private renting housing or other supported accommodation. The role is to support rough sleepers access accommodation and sustain their tenancies. You will be working closely with the project team to help assessing rough sleepers into private sector accommodation.

• Procure private sector accommodation within statutory guidelines to increase suitable housing for rough sleepers.
• Act as an intermediary between landlords and service users, working with the tenancy support team to maintain successful tenancies.
• Accompany service users to property viewings, assess suitability, and support them during tenancy agreement signings.
• Inspect potential properties for physical conditions, liaising with landlords/agents to meet Housing Health & Safety standards.
• Negotiate terms with landlords/agents to ensure value for money and timely payment processing to avoid additional costs.
• Liaise with DWP and Council departments to ensure clients receive relevant benefits and assess housing solutions for suitability and affordability.
• Verify documents for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims.
• Provide monthly statistical and performance reports to the Deputy Temporary Accommodation Manager.

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