Housing Options Assistant

2 weeks ago


Loughborough, United Kingdom Charnwood Borough Council Full time

Job description

About the Council
Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is an ambitious and dynamic organisation with a strong focus on supporting communities, looking after the environment, and creating a thriving economy.

We are also customer focused, both internally and externally.

We are looking for the latest member of the CBC team to deliver our aims and values.

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.

About the role
Join our Housing Needs Team to support the delivery of high-quality housing services to residents of Charnwood.

We are recruiting a Housing Options Assistant.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to help prevent, relieve and reduce homelessness, by triaging enquiries for the housing options service and assisting households to access advice, support and accommodation services.

We are looking for a positive individual with strong communication and team working skills and previous experience of customer service and administration services, preferably in an organisation that delivers housing advice, homelessness or related services.

What we offer
There are many benefits to working with us. The Council offers generous annual leave of between 23 and 28 days for NJC of leave (depending on grade and length of service) plus bank holidays; agile working for many roles; opportunities for professional development linked to many roles and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

The Council strongly believes a diverse and inclusive workforce helps make our services better. We value the individual strengths of each colleague and the potential they bring.

We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and have achieved the AFC’s Employer Recognition Gold Award.

Colleagues are also actively engaged through our Staff Forum and groups such as our Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

Job Profile

No CVs or Agencies please



  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Akton Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Housing Options Officer Akton recruitment has an opening for a Housing Options Officer Job Purpose - Investigate and assess the needs of homeless and other housing applicants. - Determine priorities and allocate properties. - Offer advice and assistance on housing options and ensure Council policies and procedures are followed in the allocations and...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Charnwood Borough Council Full time

    Job description **£29,269 - £31,364 (+ market premia of £2,926.90)** **2x Permanent Roles** **1x Fixed term 12 months for Maternity cover (would consider a secondment from internal staff)** **Full Time 37 hours per week** We are recruiting for two permanent and one temporary (maternity cover for 12 months) Housing Options Officers. This role offers...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom The Bridge East Midlands Full time

    **Description** An exciting opportunity has arisen in an established Loughborough based Charity. The Bridge (East Midlands) has been working with communities since 1993 delivering specialist housing related advice, support, assistance services and accommodation options to homeless and vulnerably housed people across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. We...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Akton Recruitment Full time

    Charnwood Borough Council are seeking a dynamic housing professional to join our Housing Strategy Team on a short-term basis to provide additional support during this busy time. The role will support in the enablement of affordable housing supply in the Borough by assisting in the acquisition of new Council homes, through the development of partnerships...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Seven Resourcing Full time

    Seven Resourcing are looking for a temporary Housing Policy and Projects Officer to work in Loughborough. This position is initially for a period of 6 weeks and is paying £18.00 (PAYE) or £22.51 (umbrella) per hour. This role will involve working full-timehours from Monday - Friday. **The role**: Support the delivery of the Strategic and Private Sector...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Loughborough University Full time

    **This vacancy is open for Loughborough University staff only** *** **Estates & Facilities Management** Estates & Facilities Management are the campus hospitality provider at Loughborough University. We provide accommodation and catering within our halls of residence and within our various food and bar outlets for students, staff and visitors. We require...

  • Catering Assistant

    1 week ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom Rawlins Academy Full time

    **Catering Assistant** **From: ASAP** **Salary: Grade 3, Point 4 (Actual Salary £10,722 per annum)** **Contract: 22.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year** Rawlins is seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant. Duties will include use of dishwasher or washing up, assisting in the preparation of meals in a busy school kitchen and assisting in food service...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Loughborough University Full time

    **Estates & Facilities Management** Estates & Facilities Management are the campus hospitality provider at Loughborough University. We provide accommodation and catering within our halls of residence and within our various food and bar outlets for students, staff and visitors. We require a Food and Beverage Assistant to work within our busy retail outlets...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Greenwood Homecare Full time

    Greenwood Homecare is a domiciliary homecare organisation offering high quality homecare to Peterborough, Grantham and the surrounding areas. We are a small, independent company, and have a close-knit team of friendly carers. We are looking for passionate and dedicated carers to join our care team. We are looking for live-in carers to work in and around...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Loughborough University Full time

    **Full-Time, Fixed Term for 2 years** We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Research Assistant with strong interest in circular economy, healthcare sustainability, remanufacturing and recycling to work on an exciting project which aims to develop a whole system circular approach to the design, use and end-of-life management of small medical devices...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Home Instead Full time

    Company Description **Care Requirements - Support Needed by Client** Select from the list below the support required by the client by deleting any that are not appropriate: Bathing & personal grooming Companionship Helping with mobility Help keeping active Light housework Meal preparation Medication reminders Running errands Trips out of the...

  • Casual Food

    6 days ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom Loughborough University Full time

    **Casual Food and Beverage and Conferencing Assistant** **Imago Venues - Burleigh Court Hotel** Position: Variable hours, as and when required Hourly rate: £10.90 per hour We currently have a great opportunity for enthusiastic and friendly individuals to join our Front of House team at Burleigh Court Hotel. We are looking for individuals with excellent...

  • Postal Workers

    6 days ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    **Job Description**: Full Time Postal Worker - Monday to Saturday - Loughborough We are looking for hardworking people to help work alongside one of our prestigious client based in Loughborough. Pay Rate - £11.59 This is an ongoing temporary contract. Job Role You'll start your day for an hour or so in the local delivery office, sorting the mail for your...

  • Sunday Delivery

    7 days ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    **Job Description**: Sunday Postal Worker - Loughborough We are looking for hardworking people to help work alongside one of our prestigious client based in Loughborough. Pay Rate - £11.59 This is an ongoing temporary contract. Job Role You'll start your day for an hour or so in the local delivery office, sorting the mail for your route, before taking out...

  • Supervisor team lead

    2 weeks ago


    Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Pertemps Leicester Full time

    Working days are Monday to Friday, with optional Saturdays. Typically there are 5 shifts per week and optional overtime is also available.   20 days holiday + bank/public holidays Company pension, overtime available, etc. Lead and work with a team to complete waste collections, removals, house clearances, etc. Load and unload vehicles,...

  • Driver / Operative

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom Pertemps Bond Full time

    Job Role:  Driver / OperativeStarting Salary:  £13/hr Working days are Monday to Friday, with optional Saturdays.  Start times between 06:00 – 07:00, ending between 15:30-17:30 depending on the work.  Typically there are 5 shifts per week and optional overtime is also available.   Location:  Loughborough (LE11) 20 days holiday + bank/public...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom Glebe House Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity to become part of one of Charnwoods key service providers for adults and children with learning disabilities and to make a vlued contribution to their lives. We provide quality care to adults and children and we comply with relevant CQC and OFSTED requirements. We are looking for well organised, enthusiastic individuals to...


  • Loughborough, United Kingdom James Kirby Associates Ltd Full time

    CNC Turner Setter Operator Our client on the outskirts of Loughborugh is looking for experienced CNC Turner Setter Operator due to Growth, investment and a full order book for years to come. Our client has an international customer base and produce their own products as a specialist in their sector. Due to growth within the business and imminent expansion...

  • Fence Erector

    9 hours ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom Roberts & Lyons Ltd Full time

    Fencer required to assist in the erection of fencing on new housing developments throughout the East Midlands. CSCS qualifications are essential. A full clean UK driving license is essential and the ability to get to and from our yard in Burton on the Wolds for 7:30am each day, upon completion of a trial period a company van will be provided. **Job...

  • Trainee Machinist

    1 day ago


    Loughborough, United Kingdom DC Personnel Full time

    DC personnel are currently looking to hire a Trainee Machinist for our client based in Leicester LE11 Working hours are: Monday - Friday. 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm (rotating) Overtime is optional and available during the week (paid at 1.3x basic rate) and on Saturday's (paid at 1.5x basic rate) Pay rate: £10.50 - £12.50 an hour depending on...