Housing Options & Advice Officer (2 year Fixed Term Contract)
- Recruiter
- HAYS-2
- Location
- Harlow
- Salary
- 28438.00 - 29771.00 GBP Annual + plus benefits
- Posted
- 24 Apr 2018
- Closes
- 24 Apr 2018
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care, Housing
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Harlow Council is looking to recruit two experienced Housing Options & Advice Officers within the Housing Options & Advice Team. These are both full-time positions, fixed term for two years.
Harlow is an area with significant demand and a small supply of social housing there is a clear need for the Council to continue to provide a Housing Options Service. There are many challenges the Council faces with diminishing housing options in the private sector, the increase in housing demand and the implementation of the Homeless Reduction Act.
Harlow continues to review any new schemes and initiatives that become available to increase homelessness prevention opportunities and the successful applicant will need to support colleagues in the promotion and development of these.
At the same time, the post-holder will need to ensure that those cases which do proceed to a Pt V11 application are managed effectively and that decisions conform to legislation and case-law.
This is a challenging role and you will need good organisational and negotiation skills, a strong commitment to customer care, a thorough knowledge of homelessness legislation and a comprehensive knowledge of housing options available to prevent homelessness, and the ability to cope with change.
Previous applicants need not apply.
To apply
Please click on the link attached where you can complete an online application form, you will also be able to download the Job Description and Person Specification details -
Once you have completed your application form please email this to Harlow Council or by hand to Contact Harlow at the Civic Centre
Please note: Harlow Council does not accept CVs