Client Local Authority in BarkingJob Title Housing OfficerPay Rate 22.54 an hour PAYE/ 29.42 an hour UMBRELLAHours 35 Hours a week(Mon-Fri)Duration Initial 6 Month ContractLocation HYBRID WORKING- 3 Days office based/site visits in BarkingDescription The Housing Officer is the custodian of the estates and neighbourhoods which they manage and should have influence over place shaping. They will foster better relationships with tenants, ensuring that tenancy agreements are upheld by both parties and provide an important first point of contact for tenants who require support. Patch sizes will be around 650. Specific Accountabilities of the Role Responsibility for the ''key to key'' processes: from initial viewings to the collection and terminations of tenancies (including garages) to maximise income from rent and service charges.Work as part of a team of Housing Officers, supporting colleagues as necessary to achieve individual and shared objectives. Upholding and promoting the values of the Housing Team.Oversee viewings, sign-ups of new tenancies and take ownership for properties being let within the agreed timescales.Ensure tenancies are ended in a timely manner, and that prompt action is taken where it is believed a property has been abandoned.Ensure new tenants are aware of their roles and responsibilities during settling in visits and during their probationary period, to provide the best start to their tenancyUndertake tenancy audits, collecting and maintaining up to date in