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Income Recovery Specialist

Income Recovery Specialist

Service Care Solutions • Fair Oak, ENG, GB
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Income Recovery Officer\n
Location: Reading\n
Contract: 12 Week Contract\n
Pay Rate: £18.45 per hour (PAYE)\n
About the Role\n
\n We are currently recruiting for an Income Recovery Officer to join a busy Housing team on a 12-week contract based in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional with a strong background in income recovery, arrears management, and tenancy sustainment.\n
\n You will play a key role in reducing rent arrears, supporting customers to maintain their tenancies, and ensuring income is recovered through effective case management, customer engagement, and legal action where appropriate.\n
Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Take proactive action to minimise rent arrears and prevent debt escalation.
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  • Manage a weekly caseload of rent arrears, ensuring timely and effective recovery action.
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  • Contact customers through a variety of methods, including telephone, digital channels, and home visits.
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  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the Housing Management System.
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  • Support customers to maximise their income through benefits, employment, and financial advice referrals.
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  • Work closely with internal teams and external agencies including the DWP, Housing Benefit, debt advice services, Citizens Advice, and local authorities.
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  • Arrange direct benefit payments where appropriate, including Housing Benefit and Universal Credit.
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  • Prepare legal documentation and represent the organisation at court hearings relating to rent arrears and possession proceedings.
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  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Pre-Action Protocols, homelessness prevention duties, and organisational policies.
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  • Monitor former tenant arrears and take appropriate recovery action.
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  • Provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues where required.
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  • Represent the organisation at local partnership meetings and attend occasional evening or weekend meetings as necessary.
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  • Keep up to date with changes in housing legislation, welfare benefits, and best practice.
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About You\n
\n To be successful in this role, you will have:\n
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  • Previous experience in income recovery, rent arrears management, or housing management.
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  • Good knowledge of housing legislation, welfare benefits, and arrears recovery processes.
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  • Experience working in a customer-focused, target-driven environment.
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  • Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to engage positively with customers.
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  • Experience preparing legal documentation and attending court proceedings.
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  • Knowledge of support services such as the DWP, Housing Benefit, Social Services, Citizens Advice, Jobcentre Plus, and local support organisations.
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  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and housing management systems.
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  • Excellent written and numerical skills.
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  • A full UK driving licence and access to transport, or the ability to travel efficiently to customer visits and meetings.
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Additional Information\n
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  • Location: Reading
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  • Contract: 12 Weeks
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  • Pay: £18.45 per hour (PAYE)
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  • A Basic DBS check is required for this role.
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If you're an experienced Income Recovery professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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