Housing Officer

2 weeks ago


Dalkeith, United Kingdom Midlothian Council Full time

Job Vacancy

We are seeking a dedicated Housing Officer to join our team, where you will play a key role in a number of housing related initiatives designed to maximise use of our housing stock. As a Housing Officer you will work closely with tenants to address there needs and resolve issues and ensure a positive living environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in peoples lives while contributing to the stability and growth of our community.

KNOWLEDGE

Operational knowledge of housing policy and related legislation is desirable to deliver

accurate information and make balanced judgements within statutory requirements & strictguidelines.

The jobholder should have experience of dealing with vulnerable and disadvantaged clients,and have knowledge of giving welfare related advice and signposting to support networks.

Knowledge of housing and related legislation in the operation of Council policies and

proceduresKnowledge of MS Office or similar Spreadsheet and Word processing applications isessential.

Homepoint Level 2 or 2 Highers, including English, or SVQ equivalent combined with necessary experience. A diploma in Housing Studies is a desirable qualification.

If the jobholder does not meet the educational criteria, they will have to evidence they havethe capacity to meet the educational standard.

The jobholder requires knowledge of a wide range of jobs and associated activities and willgenerally need an extended period of relevant working experience to become fully competent& familiar with all aspects of the job (2 years).

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 1st December

INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 9th December

Job Advert

Position Title: Housing Officer

Directorate: Place

Location: Midlothian House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 17.5

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday 10am – 1.30pm

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 17.5 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £ 14,.72 per annum.

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email to contact a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.


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