Temporary Accommodation Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,790 to £25,992 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2025 |
| Location: | Horncastle, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | East Lindsey District Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Join our team as a Temporary Accommodation Assistant here at East Lindsey District Council to help us improve access to housing for those in need.
The role is initially fixed term for 5 months with the possibility of the post being extended further.
You will assist the Housing Accommodation Manager to find accommodation for households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness as well as households ready to move on from temporary and supported accommodation.
Proving sufficient suitable accommodation will often be a challenge and you’ll help the team tackle this challenge.
Typical duties:
Maintain a database of households who need accommodation and match them to accommodation you have found, taking account of their circumstances and the Councils requirements.
Help people to apply for accommodation and attend the sign-up if required in person.
Provide administrative support and from time to time and assist with the management of Councils temporary accommodation.
The successful candidate will have the flexibility to work remotely but will also need to work from the Council's offices and travel to appointments within East Lindsey as required
If you are committed to helping others and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you- Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those in need of housing support!
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 Jordan Flower, Housing Accommodation Manager, on 01507 613121.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
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. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
The role is initially fixed term for 5 months with the possibility of the post being extended further.
You will assist the Housing Accommodation Manager to find accommodation for households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness as well as households ready to move on from temporary and supported accommodation.
Proving sufficient suitable accommodation will often be a challenge and you’ll help the team tackle this challenge.
Typical duties:
Maintain a database of households who need accommodation and match them to accommodation you have found, taking account of their circumstances and the Councils requirements.
Help people to apply for accommodation and attend the sign-up if required in person.
Provide administrative support and from time to time and assist with the management of Councils temporary accommodation.
The successful candidate will have the flexibility to work remotely but will also need to work from the Council's offices and travel to appointments within East Lindsey as required
If you are committed to helping others and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you- Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those in need of housing support!
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 Jordan Flower, Housing Accommodation Manager, on 01507 613121.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
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. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.