Social Housing Assessment And Lettings Officer

Social Housing Assessment & Lettings Officer (x3)

Wembley (Hybrid Working) | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Pay Rate:

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• £21.41 per hour (PAYE)
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• £28.19 per hour (Umbrella)
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Start Date: Week commencing 29th June 2026 Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Project-Based) Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Make a Difference in Your Community

We are seeking 3 motivated and organised individuals to join a Local Authority Housing Team in Wembley, supporting a key social housing project. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to develop experience in housing—even if you don’t come from a housing background.

? The Role

As a Social Housing Assessment & Lettings Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting residents through the housing process and ensuring fair and efficient allocation of social housing.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Assessing housing applications and undertaking applicant verifications
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• Conducting home visits and organising medical assessments
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• Notifying applicants of their housing priority status
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• Managing and maintaining accurate housing application records
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• Supporting the administration of the choice-based lettings service
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• Prioritising applicants for property viewings and offers
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• Responding to customer enquiries via phone and email
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• Organising the advertisement of available properties
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• Helping manage applicant expectations and promote best use of housing stock
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What We’re Looking For

Housing experience is not essential— we’re looking for candidates with the right skills and mindset:

Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workload Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment Confident using IT systems including:

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• Word processing
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• Spreadsheets
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• Databases
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• Email and digital communication tools Customer-focused with the ability to provide clear guidance and advice
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Working Arrangement

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• Hybrid working available
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• Based in Wembley (office attendance required as part of the role)
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Requirements

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• Must be willing to undertake home visits
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• Must pass an enhanced DBS check
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• Available for immediate start
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Why Apply?

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• Gain valuable experience within a Local Authority housing team
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• Opportunity to work on a meaningful project impacting local communities
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• Supportive team environment
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• Potential for contract extension
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Apply now to secure your place in this impactful housing project and start making a difference in Wembley communities!