Housing Needs Officer

2 days ago


Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Blackburn with Darwen Council Full time

Job description

**Terms and Conditions: Full time, 37 Hours per week**

**Department**:Adults & Health**

**Interview Date: 18th October 2024**

An exciting opportunity has become available within the busy housing needs service. We are looking to recruit a hardworking and highly motivated individual to a housing needs officer role on a permanent contract.

This position offers a great opportunity to work in a supportive and high performing team within adult services and contribute towards the housing needs team's excellent work in supporting vulnerable households who are homeless or experiencing difficult housing circumstances.

This role is focused on providing assistance with all aspects of the Council's services for homeless persons including the provisions of the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. The housing needs officer position is required to manage a case file of applicants and also provide daily cover for the telephone and reception rota as per the requirements of the service.

The successful applicant should have exceptional communication skills and be able to demonstrate the emotional intelligence required to support individuals who often present with complex and challenging needs. Please refer to the key requirements document for more detailed information.

**Job details**:
Job reference

REQ03302

Date posted

13/09/2024

Application closing date

04/10/2024

Location

Blackburn with Darwen

Salary

Grade F, SCP 17 - 23, £28,770.00 - £32,076.00 per annum.

Package

Blank

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Council


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