Social Housing Assessment And Lettings Officer

Social Housing Assessment & Lettings Officer (x3) Wembley (Hybrid Working) | Full-Time | Immediate Start Pay Rate: • £21.41 per hour (PAYE) • £28.19 per hour (Umbrella) Start Date: Week commencing 29th June 2026 Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Project-Based) Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday Make a Difference in Your Community We are seeking 3 motivated and organised individuals to join a Local Authority Housing Team in Wembley, supporting a key social housing project. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to develop experience in housing—even if you don’t come from a housing background. ? The Role As a Social Housing Assessment & Lettings Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting residents through the housing process and ensuring fair and efficient allocation of social housing. Key responsibilities include: • Assessing housing applications and undertaking applicant verifications • Conducting home visits and organising medical assessments • Notifying applicants of their housing priority status • Managing and maintaining accurate housing application records • Supporting the administration of the choice-based lettings service • Prioritising applicants for property viewings and offers • Responding to customer enquiries via phone and email • Organising the advertisement of available properties • Helping manage applicant expectations and promote best use of housing stock What We’re Looking For Housing experience is not essential— we’re looking for candidates with the right skills and mindset: Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workload Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment Confident using IT systems including: • Word processing • Spreadsheets • Databases • Email and digital communication tools Customer-focused with the ability to provide clear guidance and advice Working Arrangement • Hybrid working available • Based in Wembley (office attendance required as part of the role) Requirements • Must be willing to undertake home visits • Must pass an enhanced DBS check • Available for immediate start Why Apply? • Gain valuable experience within a Local Authority housing team • Opportunity to work on a meaningful project impacting local communities • Supportive team environment • Potential for contract extension Apply now to secure your place in this impactful housing project and start making a difference in Wembley communities!