Resources Caseworker

We are seeking to appoint a Resources Caseworker (Legal Assistant) for 13.5 hours per week for an interesting, varied and challenging role. Working within a team of Caseworkers you will provide a comprehensive and efficient administrative service.

**What you need to succeed in this role**:
At a minimum, you will be able to demonstrate:

- A proactive approach, with strong administrative skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people at all levels
- A conscientious attitude and excellent attention to detail
- Good organisational skills, the ability to multi task and prioritise work effectively
- A good standard, numeracy, literacy and IT skills
- The ability to work as part of a team
- The desire to learn and adapt quickly to new systems and processes

**What you'll do on a typical day**:

- Instruct the Council’s valuers to report on the market value of the properties concerned
- Dealing with various matters relating to ex Council houses/flats e.g. consents for alterations, right of first refusal etc.
- Dealing with general queries from other teams within the Council in respect of land ownership, boundary queries etc.
- Maintain accurate records and update the relevant systems and databases
- Prepare Legal documents for signing/sealing under instruction from Legal Specialists
- Provide support as required for other officers within the caseworker team

**What's in it for you?**

We are a diverse organisation delivering a wide range of services and employing people with an even broader range of skills. We are eager to attract the best so we offer well established flexible working arrangements including hybrid working and flexi time. We also offer many other benefits including local government pension scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives, in-house training and development and access to a discounts off a range of well known high street shops and supermarkets. This role attracts an annual leave entitlement of 22 days pro rata plus bank holiday entitlement.

**About Guildford**

Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £26,633.00-£28,724.00 per year

Expected hours: 13.50 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guildford, GU2 4BB

Reference ID: 10743