Home Moves Plus Officer (Grade 13)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £29.55 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Somerset, South West England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Nations Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Job Category: Housing
Job location Moorland House, Moorland Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2FG,
United Kingdom
Somerset Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.55 per hour
3 days on site, 2 days remote working.
Role purpose
The Home Moves Plus (HMP) Project was established to make better use of the existing social housing stock in the Taunton and Wellington areas, and to mitigate the impact of Hinkley Point C�s construction on the housing needs of local people by creating bed spaces in the area through downsizing.
The role is responsible for reducing the number of under occupied households within Somerset Council�s �in-house� landlord housing stock, thus freeing up much needed accommodation for those who need it.
If the role did not exist and tenant�s circumstances change, they could find themselves living in accommodation that is no longer affordable to them and does not suit their needs. The Council will also have less ability to manage its housing stock in line with local priorities.
Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills
Qualifications
Essential
Good general standard of education (minimum to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Mathematics).
Evidence of continuing development of professional skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience.
Desirable
Be a member of a professional body for housing i.e. the Chartered Institute of Housing.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Knowledge of the demographics of the housing tenants, the local community and wider sub regional impacts, such as Hinkley Point, in respect of properties for letting and impacts on homelessness.
Knowledge of income management work and best practice in a housing organisation context.
Detailed and extensive professional and technical knowledge of allocations and lettings policy and practice.
Detailed and extensive professional and technical knowledge of wider housing management policy and practice, housing law and best practice relating to neighbourhood and tenancy management.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and housing applications (Open Housing System, Homefinder Somerset, Choice Based Lettings system, Home Swapper Mutual Exchange System)
Knowledge of services across Somerset Council, for example Children�s services, adult social care and community mental health.
Desirable
Experience of working with elected members or in a political environment.
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation and requirements.
Experience of working in a social housing organisation.
Skills
Essential
Good customer service and communication skills.
Able to value and promote equality and diversity.
Able to build successful working relationships with a range on internal and external stakeholders.
Have a flexible approach to changing deadlines.
Persuasive and encouraging, adopting a coaching style to support customers.
Desirable
High degree of problem solving and decision making.
Able to identify opportunities for further enabling and self-serve.
Understand when to consult with others, including specialists.
Job location Moorland House, Moorland Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2FG,
United Kingdom
Somerset Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.55 per hour
3 days on site, 2 days remote working.
Role purpose
The Home Moves Plus (HMP) Project was established to make better use of the existing social housing stock in the Taunton and Wellington areas, and to mitigate the impact of Hinkley Point C�s construction on the housing needs of local people by creating bed spaces in the area through downsizing.
The role is responsible for reducing the number of under occupied households within Somerset Council�s �in-house� landlord housing stock, thus freeing up much needed accommodation for those who need it.
If the role did not exist and tenant�s circumstances change, they could find themselves living in accommodation that is no longer affordable to them and does not suit their needs. The Council will also have less ability to manage its housing stock in line with local priorities.
Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills
Qualifications
Essential
Good general standard of education (minimum to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Mathematics).
Evidence of continuing development of professional skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience.
Desirable
Be a member of a professional body for housing i.e. the Chartered Institute of Housing.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Knowledge of the demographics of the housing tenants, the local community and wider sub regional impacts, such as Hinkley Point, in respect of properties for letting and impacts on homelessness.
Knowledge of income management work and best practice in a housing organisation context.
Detailed and extensive professional and technical knowledge of allocations and lettings policy and practice.
Detailed and extensive professional and technical knowledge of wider housing management policy and practice, housing law and best practice relating to neighbourhood and tenancy management.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and housing applications (Open Housing System, Homefinder Somerset, Choice Based Lettings system, Home Swapper Mutual Exchange System)
Knowledge of services across Somerset Council, for example Children�s services, adult social care and community mental health.
Desirable
Experience of working with elected members or in a political environment.
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation and requirements.
Experience of working in a social housing organisation.
Skills
Essential
Good customer service and communication skills.
Able to value and promote equality and diversity.
Able to build successful working relationships with a range on internal and external stakeholders.
Have a flexible approach to changing deadlines.
Persuasive and encouraging, adopting a coaching style to support customers.
Desirable
High degree of problem solving and decision making.
Able to identify opportunities for further enabling and self-serve.
Understand when to consult with others, including specialists.