Housing Management Officer - Worcestershire
@ St Basils

Worcester, England, United Kingdom
On Site
Full Time
Posted 5 days ago

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Housing Management Officer

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th September 2025

Salary: Scale 6, Points 26-28, £26,229 - £27,982 per annum, pro rata

Hours of Work: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Main Duties

As an HMO you will:

Tenancy & Rent Management
  • Ensure young people understand their occupancy agreements and obligations.
  • Assist young people in maximising their incomes via benefit claims.
  • Help manage rent accounts and address arrears issues.
  • Support utility, council tax account setup and payment responsibilities.
  • Manage possession and eviction processes with central team support.
Allocations, Letting & Voids
  • Manage waiting lists and offer accommodations as required.
  • Oversee the void process ensuring properties meet standards.
  • Arrange viewings and let void properties, managing tenancy agreements.
  • Lead process of inducting new young people.
Intensive Housing Management
  • Support tenancies, employment access and independent living preparation.
  • Signpost to relevant services and assist with debt management.
  • Manage resident consultations and challenging behaviours using PIE principles.
  • Engage with young people to identify and achieve housing goals.
Property & Building Management
  • Conduct regular inspections and raise maintenance issues promptly.
  • Perform routine health, safety, and compliance testing.
  • Manage recharges for damages and ensure repairs quality.
  • Handle cleaning duties, risk assessments and liaise with external agencies.
  • Control building access and coordinate contractor visits.

Qualifications

Essential: GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade 4 or above; working towards or possessing a CIH Level 3 qualification in Housing Management or equivalent.

Desirable: Full, current UK Driving Licence.

Role Experience

Essential: Experience working with young people in property management, housing officer or tenancy sustainment roles; customer facing experience; managing arrears and using housing management systems.

Desirable: Experience in safeguarding, employability schemes, using QL, and further experience with young people.

Knowledge

Essential: Familiarity with registered provider standards, housing management best practices, and health & safety compliance.

Desirable: Understanding safeguarding, legal processes for possession, and the benefits system.

Key skills/competency

Housing Management Officer: tenancy, rent management, allocations, inspections, compliance, PIE, safeguarding, customer service, benefit claims, property management.

How to Get Hired at St Basils

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research St Basils' culture: Study mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight housing management experience.
  • Focus on key skills: Emphasize tenancy and property compliance.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice behavioral and technical examples.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review housing management IT systems.
Study tenancy and rent collection procedures.
Brush up on risk assessment protocols.
Practice using property management software.

Behavioral Questions

Describe managing challenging tenant situations.
Explain handling arrears and financial issues.
Discuss teamwork with housing staff.
Share experience in customer service conflicts.

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