JOB PURPOSE:
To be responsible for the collection of accommodation charges and to ensure arrears are reduced and income is increased. Work includes making contact with applicants by letter, telephone and home visits, troubleshooting, supporting applicants to make benefit claims, developing relationships with support agencies and close liaison with other teams with the Housing Needs service
1. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The post is responsible for a portfolio of services which may be altered from time to time but currently includes responsibility for
* Provide advice and support when needed to enable customers to resolve problems and remain in their home
* Collection of income and full management of customer accounts, managing cases that need further action e.g. court action
* Manage and monitor cases where a Notice to Quit has been issued and to commence possession proceeding once expired
* To undertake work associated with DIY possession
* Work closely with the Council's legal team to monitor possession cases to ensure RBKC are charged correctly, and that service level agreement timescales are adhered to
* To ensure that high levels of service and customer satisfaction are maintained
* Provide a supportive, yet firm approach to service delivery with the aim of minimising arrears whilst assisting our customers to sustain tenancies
* Establish customers reason for rent arrears and work them to tackle the reasons for non- payment
* Monitor rent accounts to ensure residents in arrears are contacted promptly and payment due are taken or a mutually agreeable arrangement made and monitored
* Initiate legal proceedings, attend court and evictions as necessary
* Manage and refund rent credits when required
* Manage and identify write offs for management approval
* Maintain working relationship with welfare benefit teams and other agencies to help customers manage their finances and debt related issues
* Update and manage financial arrangements for storage and removals
* To create and maintain accurate records of the service to ensure compliance with reporting arrangements and provide management with the information required to monitor performance and service standards in accordance with Council policy and the legal framework.
* To develop and maintain a positive relationship with clients, resident organisations, council officers, housing providers, advocates, elected members and other stakeholders to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction are achieved.
* The post holder is required to take reasonable care for the safety and health of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and to work with management to comply with service procedures and protocols and with RBKC's Health and Safety Policy and all guidance, instructions and risk assessments. In particular, the jobholder is required to attend training relevant to their post in order to ensure their health and safety responsibilities are met.
* To understand the value of information to the council and to contribute to good information governance by keeping information safe, accurate and up to date and available to those who need it. The post holder must abide by the council's information governance policies.
* To undertake any duties appropriate to the grading of this post, as requested by Income Team Manager, Head of Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement or another manager within the Housing Needs Service.
To apply reach out to me on :
02030471496
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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