Housing Register Officer

• Locations

  Ilford, London

• Salary

  £158 - £199 per day

• Sector

  Homelessness, Housing, Revenues & Benefits

• Type

  Contract / Interim

Are you a Housing Register Officer looking for work in East London?

Morgan Hunt’s Public Sector and Government client based in East London, is looking to recruit a Housing Register Officer to provide support throughout a busy period.

This assignment has been deemed inside of IR35.

We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Housing Register Officer to join our housing services team. This role involves managing the housing register, assessing applications, and conducting homeless assessments in line with legislative and policy requirements. You will play a vital role in ensuring fair and efficient housing allocations and supporting individuals and families in need of housing assistance.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Conduct detailed homelessness assessments under Parts VI & VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, including drafting decision letters such as Section 184 decisions.
• Provide clear, empathetic advice to applicants regarding their housing options, eligibility, and application progress.
• Process, assess, and prioritize applications for the housing register, ensuring compliance with the Housing Act 1996 and local allocation policies.
• Verify applicant details, including financial status, medical needs, and eligibility, to ensure accurate prioritization and allocation.
• Ensure all decisions and processes align with statutory requirements, council policies, and safeguarding standards.
• Maintain accurate records in housing management systems such as Locata, Northgate, or Jigsaw, and produce reports as required.
• Work with internal departments and external partners to support vulnerable individuals and facilitate access to appropriate housing solutions.

If you’re looking to work for a Public Sector and Government client based in East London, and feel you meet the essential criteria outlined above to be a Housing Register Officer, please contact the team with an up-to-date CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.