Home Ownership Officer

Home Ownership Officer

Lewisham

Job Role

Proactively manage a variety of RTB and home ownership functions within procedural & legislative deadlines.

Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of RTB / Collection / Service Charge legislation and communicate this clearly and precisely to others in writing, interview and telephone

Consult with leaseholders (statutory & non-statutory consultation) & assist with applications for dispensation.

Build good working relationships with the local Tenant and Residents' Associations. Attend out of hours meetings as required.

Identify and record details of vulnerable residents, signpost residents for support as required.

Ensure safeguarding concerns are acted on immediately and in compliance with the safeguarding procedure.

Investigate complex cases, work collaboratively with other departments, partners and stakeholders to ensure multi agency responses to complex cases and carry out home / estate visits / inspections in a lone working capacity as required.

Take legal action as necessary. Ensure all legal paperwork is completed to a high standard. Attend court hearings (including tribunal & mediation), representing the organisation positively at all times.

Keep up to date with all relevant legislation and good practice issues relating to the role.