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Housing Options Advisor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 31 Gorffennaf 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,702 i £27,803 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Awst 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Horncastle, Lincolnshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | East Lindsey District Council |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Do you want to help prevent homelessness and make a difference to peoples lives?
We are excited to be recruiting for a Housing Options Advisor to join us here at East Lindsey District Council.
As the Housing Options Advisor, you will assist in the provision of a comprehensive service in respect of Housing Advice, Homelessness Prevention, Housing Register and Housing options.
The post is split into specialist areas centred around working in the housing hub with a focus on homelessness prevention. The role will involve being first point of contact for all housing and homelessness queries and referrals.
What we need from you:
• A successful track record of working with members of the public and multi-agency working
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with people in emotional and stressful situations and good written, numeracy, communication and presentation skills
• A good knowledge of housing, homelessness, tenancy law and Welfare Reforms
• Competent with IT and ability to use Microsoft Office products.
Previous experience within a relevant housing field such as Housing Advice, Housing Register, Housing Support or Homelessness is desirable. Previous housing experience is desirable but not essential as transferrable skills will be regarded. The housing hub is a small tight-knit team with supportive and experienced Officers. This role is busy and fast-paced and therefore the ability to be able to work under pressure is key.
There may be a requirement for this position to be a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Shona Malkinson, Team Leader on 01507 613125 or email shona.malkinson@e-lindsey.gov.uk
The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.
The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.
The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
We are excited to be recruiting for a Housing Options Advisor to join us here at East Lindsey District Council.
As the Housing Options Advisor, you will assist in the provision of a comprehensive service in respect of Housing Advice, Homelessness Prevention, Housing Register and Housing options.
The post is split into specialist areas centred around working in the housing hub with a focus on homelessness prevention. The role will involve being first point of contact for all housing and homelessness queries and referrals.
What we need from you:
• A successful track record of working with members of the public and multi-agency working
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with people in emotional and stressful situations and good written, numeracy, communication and presentation skills
• A good knowledge of housing, homelessness, tenancy law and Welfare Reforms
• Competent with IT and ability to use Microsoft Office products.
Previous experience within a relevant housing field such as Housing Advice, Housing Register, Housing Support or Homelessness is desirable. Previous housing experience is desirable but not essential as transferrable skills will be regarded. The housing hub is a small tight-knit team with supportive and experienced Officers. This role is busy and fast-paced and therefore the ability to be able to work under pressure is key.
There may be a requirement for this position to be a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Shona Malkinson, Team Leader on 01507 613125 or email shona.malkinson@e-lindsey.gov.uk
The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.
The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.
The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.