Allocations Officer

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for an Allocations Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Middlesex.

What the Job Will Be Doing

* Managing a caseload of housing applications from initial assessment through to property allocation

* Assessing applications in line with the Housing Act 1996 (Part VI), Allocations Policy and relevant legislation

* Determining eligibility, banding and priority for applicants on the Housing Register

* Shortlisting and nominating applicants through the choice-based lettings process

* Managing the allocation of both permanent and temporary accommodation in line with policy

* Carrying out verification checks, including income, residency, immigration status and supporting documentation

* Assessing medical, welfare and overcrowding cases, obtaining specialist advice where required

* Providing housing advice to applicants, explaining allocation decisio...