Housing Advisor

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC7 - £27, - £30,

NLC9- £32, - £37,

North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Enterprise and Communities service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.

Working as part of the Housing Management team in one of our housing localities, you will assist the Housing Co-ordinator to provide secure, sustainable housing solutions to facilitate residents’ quality of life, life skills, social skills, health and well being to enhance their social opportunities, health, education and interpersonal relationships. You will be involved in a range of activities including homelessness services, allocations, estate management, anti social behaviour, arrears recovery, assessment and delivery of individually tailored support packages to a wide client group within a designated area, including tenants from the local authority, Registered Social Landlords and home owners.

Educated to SVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent in a relevant discipline is essential, as is some housing experience with a sound knowledge of housing related legislation and practice. Good IT and communication skills, both verbal and written, as well experience in report writing are also essential. In addition, you should be committed to customer care and be able to relate to people, particularly the most vulnerable in our communities who need our support.

Placement on the NLC9 scale is dependent on applicants having extended housing experience, holding the CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing (Level 8 of SCQF) and demonstrating competence in a range of duties as detailed in the competency matrix for the post managed in conjunction with the PRD framework.

You will require to be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.

It is a requirement of the post that you participate in the Out of Hours Homeless Standby Service roster during evenings and weekends. Payments for periods of Standby will be made in accordance with the SJC Salaries Agreement.

This is a temporary contract until 31/07/.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.