Housing Options Officer

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Solihull Community Housing Full time

Hours: 37 hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen due to a promotion within the Housing Options Team. This post is advertised as a 12 months contract however there is scope for extension for a further two years.

Solihull Community Housing is looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Housing Options team. The role will require the person who joins to prevent and reduce homelessness. You would be required to work with vulnerable customers by assessing their housing needs and delivering advice and guidance that helps them to keep their home or find a new one.

This individual should be comfortable working within policies and procedures as we are responsible for working within homeless legislation to deliver our service. We are looking for someone with experience of working in a Housing Options or homeless setting and working with vulnerable customers.

You will need to be:

- Compassionate and enthusiastic
- Passionate about resolving homelessness
- Able to co ordinate and manage a case load
- Be able to take the initiative
- Be able to work under pressure in a demanding environment

The Housing Options team is a big team but we make time for one another, we are committed to learning and development within the area and have created a fun and progressive environment. We have a modern and well-located office and have adopted a blended way of working approach to our work and are committed to flexible working in the workplace.

Benefits of working with us:

- Flexi Scheme
- 25 days minimum holiday with holiday purchase scheme
- Generous LPS scheme
- Blended ways of working
- Emphasis on learning and development
- Team building away days
- Vivup benefits
- Supportive team

Please note this role is for two years with the possibility of an extension

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch

To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Jorden Crawford, Housing Services Manager, on 07787224103.

Previous applicants, within the last 3 months, need not apply.

Please note we do not accept CVs or CV's from agencies.
- The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required._

Solihull Community Housing is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Community Housing is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and adults at risk and to promoting their welfare and requires all employees and volunteers share this commitment.

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- Recruiter- Solihull Community Housing- Location- Endeavour House, Meriden Drive, B37 5TX- Salary- £28,371 - £32,909- Posted- 02 Feb 2023- Closes- 16 Feb 2023- Job Ref- SOL000005254- Sector- Local Councils- Job Type- Housing- Contract Type- Fixed Term Contract- Working Pattern- Flexible hours- Hours- Full-Time- Site- wmjobs.co.uk


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