Rehousing Officer

Manchester City Council

Manchester, GB
On-site
Assess social housing applications
Determine eligibility and priority
Provide advice and assistance
Carry out timely, high-quality assessments of Manchester Move applications, reviewing evidence, determining eligibility, and awarding priority strictly in line with the Council's Allocations Scheme

Job Summary

  • Carry out timely, high-quality assessments of Manchester Move applications, reviewing evidence, determining eligibility, and awarding priority strictly in line with the Council's Allocations Scheme.
  • Collaborate with partner registered providers and stakeholders to keep applications accurate and decisions consistent, delivering support in writing, by phone and face-to-face.
  • Embody Our Manchester behaviours while contributing to service improvements that keep pace with demand in a high-pressure, high-impact environment.

Matching Summary

Carry out timely, high-quality assessments of Manchester Move applications, reviewing evidence, determining eligibility, and awarding priority strictly in line with the Council's Allocations Scheme.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assess social housing applications
  • Determine eligibility and priority
  • Provide advice and assistance
  • Manage busy inbox and caseload
  • Handle sensitive information appropriately
  • Uphold data protection and safeguarding

Nice-to-have

  • Embody Our Manchester behaviours
  • Contribute to service improvements
  • Experience with Manchester Move system
  • Awareness of social housing context
  • Additional community languages

Key Requirements

  • Existing right to work in the UK
  • 3 years of employment history
  • Consent to and apply for a DBS check
  • Ability to work from the office at least 3 days per week
  • Cover one duty day per week

Work Rights

Must have existing right to work in the UK

Tailored Resume

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