Allocations Officer
| Posting date: | 19 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,119 to £26,421 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2024 |
| Location: | Trowbridge, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 2176 |
Summary
Salary: £25,119 - £26,421
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 12 months
Interview date: 11 & 12 July 2024
Housing - Empowering Housing Solutions for All in Wiltshire
Our Housing Solutions team exists to provide advice, help the homeless and ensure that where people have a housing need, they are aware of all their options to improve their situation. We want to see all Wiltshire residents in suitable, secure, and affordable housing.
In this role as part of a highly-supportive team, you will assess housing applications for the council's Housing Register. You'll collaborate with various departments to fulfil our statutory duties towards people in housing need.
We are looking for someone who has knowledge of landlord-tenant relationships and allocations, and is empathetic, adaptable and customer focused. You will be highly literate, able to explain complex matters in an understandable way and to draft formal decision letters in accordance with the law.
Be the change you want today, advise and support those in your community who struggle with their housing needs and empower them to improve their housing prospects through applying for this role and securing your future.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
For more details, contact John Walker, Housing Solutions Service Manager, at John.Walker@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 012257 13641
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 12 months
Interview date: 11 & 12 July 2024
Housing - Empowering Housing Solutions for All in Wiltshire
Our Housing Solutions team exists to provide advice, help the homeless and ensure that where people have a housing need, they are aware of all their options to improve their situation. We want to see all Wiltshire residents in suitable, secure, and affordable housing.
In this role as part of a highly-supportive team, you will assess housing applications for the council's Housing Register. You'll collaborate with various departments to fulfil our statutory duties towards people in housing need.
We are looking for someone who has knowledge of landlord-tenant relationships and allocations, and is empathetic, adaptable and customer focused. You will be highly literate, able to explain complex matters in an understandable way and to draft formal decision letters in accordance with the law.
Be the change you want today, advise and support those in your community who struggle with their housing needs and empower them to improve their housing prospects through applying for this role and securing your future.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
For more details, contact John Walker, Housing Solutions Service Manager, at John.Walker@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 012257 13641
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
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