Housing Assistant

Posted 25 June 2025
Salary 16.6
LocationKirkby in Ashfield NG17 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Community & Social
ReferenceRQ1552096

Job description

2 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose
  • Provide an efficient and effective high-quality reception/clerical/administrative service while delivering high levels of customer services.

Key Duties/Accountabilities
  • Action termination of tenancies including dealing with keys from outgoing tenants
  • Register, update, assess, and maintain Housing Register Applications
  • Assist with the annual review of the Housing Register, processing and replying to website messages, and dealing with change of circumstances requests
  • Provide an initial advice service to customers in housing need and those with a related inquiry, establish needs, and signpost for further assistance as appropriate
  • Assist with reception cover
  • Input garage applications
  • Deal with telephone and face-to-face inquiries
Essential Experience Required
  • Experience of working in an office/administration environment is essential
  • General administration tasks – typing, answering telephone as the first point of contact is essential
  • Knowledge of business processes and I.T. systems used in the administration of front-line service delivery is essential
Essential Qualification Required
  • An NVQ II in administration or equivalent or have equivalent relevant experience is essential
Additional Information
  • Working hours: 37 hours per week
  • It's an office-based role
  • The closing date for this position is 27th June 2025


Requirements

Requirements
  • Experience in office/administration environment
  • NVQ II in administration or equivalent
  • Knowledge of business processes and I.T. systems