HOUSING OFFICER – FULL TIME / PERMANENT
Cork Simon Community works in solidarity with men and women who are
homeless in Cork, offering housing and support in their journey back
to independent living. We promote a socially just society and campaign
for a society without homelessness.
The Community works to a set of six core values: Community, Diversity,
Social Justice, Voluntarism, Commitment to Care and Inclusion.
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CORK SIMON COMMUNITY ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR HOUSING
OFFICER POST:
We are currently looking for a housing officer to join our team and we
are looking for confident, patient and flexible individuals with
experience in managing properties. The location of the role is in the
Cork region with travel to Kerry region. We invite you to talk to us
if you are interested in working with us. If you are the right person
for the role, we will work together to agree the best working
arrangements for all parties.
_PURPOSE OF THE POST:_
Work within the Property and Tenancy Management Team to Support people
leaving homelessness and entering into a new Tenancy Agreement.
To be successful in this role, you will need good Property / Tenancy
Management skills AND good people skills. You will act as the Landlord
of Cork Simon Community properties and be the tenant’s first point
of contact for all property / tenancy related queries.
_SOME OF THE KEY DUTIES OF THE ROLES INCLUDE:_
* Creating new Tenancy Agreements and manage the tenant’s “move
in” process.
* Formally ending Tenancy Agreements, managing the tenant’s
“move out” process.
* Day to Day Tenancy / Property Management, including preparation of
properties to a high standard for viewings & for new tenants moving
in, ordering of any furnishings required, regular inspections, H&S /
compliance checks, arranging any repair works required, monitoring of
CCTV
* Rent collection.
* Prepare regular reports as required, examples include void
properties, rent collection, rent debts, repayment plans, tenant
recharges for services charges / damages, statistics, and any other
reports as may be needed by Management from time to time.
* Work with colleagues to plan each tenant’s transition into
housing.
* From time to time attend meetings of the Housing First / Rapid
Rehousing & Tenancy Support Teams and ensure familiarity with their
plans and priorities.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POST WILL HAVE:
* At least 1 year experience in managing properties and Tenancy
Agreements
* Good communication skills
* Positive attitude toward tenants’ potential for housing success
and stability
* Confidence to address breaches of tenancy, quickly and
effectively, showing assertiveness when necessary
* Patient, High Tolerance Level, Mature Approach
* The ability to work as part of a team
* IT skills
* Full Driving Licence and access to own car
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The Recruitment Pack for the role is attached below or from our
website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
