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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in West Yorkshire, are looking for an experienced Housing Assistant to join their team and play a crucial role within their housing operations. 

Position: Housing Assistant
Rate: £17.70 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (July 2026) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (1 day in the office) 

Job Purpose: 

• As a Housing Service Officer, you will support the Housing Manager and deliver the operational duties of their service/business area.

Job Duties: 

• Carry out all administrative tasks in relation to receipt of keys and termination of tenancies, including checking of relevant documentation.
• Develop high quality, informative adverts in consultation with Neighbourhoods Housing Officer, to enable intelligent lettings.
• Work with partners such as the accessible homes team to ensure appropriate use of and turnaround on properties that are adapted or suitable for adaptation.
• Support Housing Officers with keeping void turnover to a minimum, by preparing documents e. g by ensuring that sign up packs are made available in advance and contain all relevant information, setting up tenancies and process all changes in tenancy such as Mutual Exchange, Joint to Sole and succession changes.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 4 (C) or above in English & Maths or
  equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to interact
  effectively and sensitively, in person, via the telephone and in writing
  with a range of stakeholders, internal and external.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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