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Housing Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,711 to £29,093 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2025 |
| Location: | NG34 7EF |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | North Kesteven District Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Housing Assistant
Full Time 37 Hours – Fixed Term 12 Months
Grade B1 - £27,711 - £29,093 salary per annum, pro rata
North Kesteven District Council are seeking an experienced administrative professional to join the Housing Options Team initially on a temporary 12 month basis; This post puts you at the heart of a fast paced and interesting department which is critical in the delivery of the Council’s Housing Options service.
Job Requirements:
• Experience of working in both administrative and customer facing roles
• Ability to communicate effectively on different levels
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment with conflicting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting the Housing options Team in its delivery of Homeless/Housing advice Services
• Dealing with enquiries via telephone/email /in person providing general assistance to customers
• Arranging bookings for emergency accommodation including referrals & monitoring
• Administration relating to temporary accommodation placements/referrals to other accommodation providers and updating records
Key Attributes:
• Excellent attention to detail & accuracy
• Non-judgemental with the ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
• Competent user of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• A highly organised, confident and conscientious person
• A committed team player
You will be required to apply a high level of attention to detail and accuracy when carrying out these roles, to support the delivery of Council’s Housing Options service at an operational level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes to flourish in this environment, this could be the role for you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call Julia Miller,
Housing Options Manager on 01529 414155.
To complete an application form and further details, please visit our
website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications is 11 February 2025
The interview date will be 20 February 2025
Full Time 37 Hours – Fixed Term 12 Months
Grade B1 - £27,711 - £29,093 salary per annum, pro rata
North Kesteven District Council are seeking an experienced administrative professional to join the Housing Options Team initially on a temporary 12 month basis; This post puts you at the heart of a fast paced and interesting department which is critical in the delivery of the Council’s Housing Options service.
Job Requirements:
• Experience of working in both administrative and customer facing roles
• Ability to communicate effectively on different levels
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment with conflicting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting the Housing options Team in its delivery of Homeless/Housing advice Services
• Dealing with enquiries via telephone/email /in person providing general assistance to customers
• Arranging bookings for emergency accommodation including referrals & monitoring
• Administration relating to temporary accommodation placements/referrals to other accommodation providers and updating records
Key Attributes:
• Excellent attention to detail & accuracy
• Non-judgemental with the ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
• Competent user of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• A highly organised, confident and conscientious person
• A committed team player
You will be required to apply a high level of attention to detail and accuracy when carrying out these roles, to support the delivery of Council’s Housing Options service at an operational level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes to flourish in this environment, this could be the role for you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call Julia Miller,
Housing Options Manager on 01529 414155.
To complete an application form and further details, please visit our
website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications is 11 February 2025
The interview date will be 20 February 2025
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