Benefits and Housing Needs Officer
1 month ago
**What you'll work on**
**Where you'll work**
Hackney Service Centre
**More details**:
**Salary**: £25.53 per hour via umbrella payment
Weekly hours: 36 per week
Length of contract: 3 months initially
**Requirements**:
- Experience Of Operating A Personal Computer Using Software For Accounting, Allocations, Communications Or Similar Purposes
- Knowledge of housing options and advice, and an understanding of housing remedies including housing allocations
- Ability To Communicate Effectively Both Orally & In Writing To A Wide Range Of People
- Applicants must have experience of allocations, homelessness and dealing with vulnerable residents or residents with complex needs
- Ability To Organise Own Workload To Meet Targets & Deadlines
- Ability To Work As Part Of A Team And On Own Initiative
- Previous experience in similar role
**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months
**Salary**: £25.53 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Housing allowance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience Of Operating A Personal Computer Using Software For Accounting, Allocations, Communications Or Similar Purposes?
- Do you have knowledge of housing options and advice, and an understanding of housing remedies including housing allocations?
- Do you have the ability To Communicate Effectively Both Orally & In Writing To A Wide Range Of People?
- Do you have the Ability To Organise Own Workload To Meet Targets & Deadlines?
**Experience**:
- Local Government: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
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