Benefits and Housing Needs Officer

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom Business Smart Solutions Full time

**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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