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Housing Option Officer

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Rutland - Oakham (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full time

No DBS check required

£29,777 - £31,364 plus £1,000 market supplement

37 hours


Are you committed to helping some of the most vulnerable members of the community? Do you have experience of managing a housing register and statutory procedures? We are looking for innovative, experienced Housing Options Officers to join our Housing Options team.

 About you…

  • Organised, creative and flexible in your approach
  • Experience of working within a front line Housing Options Team and delivering a quality housing options, homeless and advice service
  • In-depth knowledge of Government Legislation and statutory procedures
  • Experience of processing housing applications and Allocations
  • Able to effectively manage cases and assess risk
  • Good IT skills, able to keep records updated and provide regular service performance.  statistics
  • Committed to developing strong working relationships internally and externally

About the role…

  • To support in delivering an efficient and effective Housing Options, Homelessness and Prevention service
  • Assist and support customers to retain their existing accommodation, ensure appropriate signposting to partner agencies
  • Support the Homes for Ukraine Scheme for Guests to secure more permanent housing should they wish to remain living in the County.
  • To investigate cases where there is a threat of homelessness
  • Create and maintain accurate and up to date records of client’s details
  • Liaise with all Register Providers, private landlords and other agencies

You will also support and work alongside the Senior Housing Options Officer in representing Housing at meetings both internally and externally along with having experience of working across wider Council departments to assist in the prevention of homelessness.

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of this is paid for by us.

The Housing Options Officer interviews will take place the week commencing 21st October 2024. Exact date to be confirmed. These will be face to face interviews at Rutland County Council offices in Oakham.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be.    Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.  As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit hcoleman@rutland.gov.uk

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

 


Closing date: Mon 14/10/2024 at 23:59
Job reference: AAH/0924/30543
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Housing_Options_Officer-_JD_0724.pdf

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