Housing Assessment Officer

Housing Assessment Officer (Temporary Contract) – Brent, London

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Housing Assessment Officer to join a Housing Needs & Support team in Brent on a temporary, full-time basis for an initial 2 weeks (extension subject to demand). This role is an ideal opportunity for a housing professional with experience across housing allocations, housing registers, lettings, or homelessness services.

Candidate Responsibilities

As a Housing Assessment Officer, you will manage a varied caseload and deliver accurate, customer-focused housing assessments in line with relevant legislation and local council procedures. Key duties include:

• Assessing applications to the housing register under relevant housing legislation and local allocations policies
• Investigating applicants’ circumstances through interviews, verification checks, home visits and liaison with external agencies
• Determining eligibility, qualification and housing priority; issuing decision letters and advising review rights
• Managing choice-based lettings administration, including property advertising, bidding activity and allocations
• Making nominations and allocations to available social housing to minimise void periods and maximise stock utilisation
• Preparing reports and referrals for medical assessments, social care services and housing panels where required
• Handling enquiries, complaints and correspondence from applicants, MPs, councillors, solicitors and partner organisations

Benefits

You’ll be supported by an experienced consultant and receive excellent contractor support. For this Housing Assessment Officer role, you will benefit from:

• £28.19 per hour (LTD) | £24.03 per hour (PAYE equivalent, inclusive of holiday pay)
• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant
• Daily Payroll Runs
• Free candidate registrations (support throughout your application)
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes, including a Sign Up Bonus
• Free Compliance Checks
• Opportunity to work with 1000’s of clients nationwide

How to apply

Housing Assessment Officer vacancies fill quickly—send your CV today. Contact Bethany Wiles at bethany.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail.