Homelessness & Housing Options Officer

2 weeks ago

Ashington, United Kingdom Appcastenterprise Full time

**Further Information**
The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government's ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That's why we want bold, creative and agilethinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
The Service
The Homeless and Housing Options service is a county wide service offering advice and assistance to individuals who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. The team covers the whole of the Northumberland area.
The role
You must have a good standard of education to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent with effective IT skills. You should have detailed working knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation including The Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 & Landlord& Tenant Law along with a sound understanding of housing policies and procedures in a public sector environment, and the ability to provide initial advice regarding finance and welfare benefits is required. A relevant professional would be desirable. Thispost involves regular travel throughout the County therefore you must be able to meet the transport requirements. When required you will also be on call for out of office hours emergency calls for homeless applicants.
We are offering a permanent contracts:
? A starting salary of £31,099 - £34,723 (Band 7)
? Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
? A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
? Flexible working arrangements
Essential requirements:
? Understands the diverse functions of a large complex public organisation.
? An active appreciation of the procedural and practical issues relating to the service.
? An active awareness of and active interest in the current issues facing the service.
? Actively undertaking ongoing continuous professional and personal development.
? Understanding of the Council's housing management and lettings policies.
? Provide specialist advice and guidance.
? Sound understanding of housing policies and procedures in a public sector environment.
? Understands the relationship between costs, quality, customer care and performance and actively monitors progress within the Department.
And others - please see the person specification.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Vicki Flint.uk for an informal discussion.
CLOSING DATE 19 FEBRUAURY 2023

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