Housing Officer - Derby City Council - Derby, United Kingdom
(2024-02)
- I sourced and provided customers with appropriate vacant properties, selecting based on needs and budget.
- I ran tenancy workshops to discuss housing and welfare benefit changes.
- I processed various social housing applications, joint tenancies, and refugee accommodation to cater to diverse groups and needs.
- I helped clients apply for housing by assisting in completing paperwork and requirements.
- Maximized tenant support by liaising with social care providers to deliver additional support.
- Resolved tenant conflicts effectively, promoting a harmonious living environment for all residents.
- Managed the eviction process when necessary, adhering to legal requirements and ensuring fair treatment of all parties involved.
- Met with housing residents and landlords to answer questions, address concerns and clarify policies and procedures.
- Provided ongoing support to tenants facing financial difficulties by connecting them with appropriate resources or payment plans as needed
Housing Officer - Sunderland City Council - Sunderland City Council
(2022-11 - 2024-01)
Assisting tenants with Housing Management Issues
- Reacting at short notice to clients changing support needs, new client referrals and any daily emergencies reported from the Home call centre.
- Maintain high standard with the team by having regular staff supervisions
- Interview people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness and undertake detailed enquiries into their circumstances in order to establish the nature and extent of the Council's duties towards them under the homelessness legislation.
- Undertake home visits, as part of the homelessness investigations, to confirm that the applicant is residing in the property, assess the suitability of their accommodation for occupation and determine the reasons why they are threatened with homelessness.
- Streamlined application processing, resulting in shorter wait times for prospective tenants
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Health Care Support Worker - Peculiar care homes Ltd - Erith, London
(2022-07 - 2023-04)
- My role is to assist individuals who require additional help and support.
- Providing emotional support and companionship to help with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care
- I find this work very fulfilling, as I can make a positive difference in people's lives. I always strive to be patient, compassionate, and understanding to build strong relationships with the individuals.
Administration Manager - NIPCO PLC - LAGOS, NIGERIA
(2014-08 - 2022-08)
- Checked equipment invoices and addressed queries and issues promptly.
- Assessed staff performance through close monitoring of individual KPI target achievements.
- Monitored office inventory supplies with excellent attention to detail and purchased required new material within budgetary constraints.
- Acted as point of escalation for internal and external customers, addressing issues and resolving queries to keep smooth-running operations.
- Kept up-to-date with all organizational changes and business developments, adjusting administrative processes to meet evolving needs.
HR Manager - PRINCE ADEBAYO TRUCK DEALER NIG LTD - LAGOS, NIGERIA
(2009-03 - 2014-05)
- Provided support to employees with various HR-related issues and liaised with heads of departments to find resolutions.
- Identified and solved complex strategy problems impacting management and business direction.
- Initiated employee evaluation process and recommended policy changes to propel staff progress toward desired readiness goals.
