Job vacancy details
Housing Options Assistant
| Employer | Hertsmere Borough Council | Location | Hertsmere Borough Council Civic Offices Elstree Way Borehamwood Herts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Pattern | Flexible Hours, Full Time, Permanent position | Hours | 36 |
| Salary | £21,850 | Reference | 307 |
| Closing Date | 20/07/2009 23:30 PM | ||
HOUSING OPTIONS ASSISTANT
Working as part of a busy team you will support the Housing Options Officers in providing a comprehensive choice based lettings allocation system. This will involve processing housing applications, carrying out home visits and providing housing advice.
To be successful in this role you must be driven to achieve and maintain high standards of service delivery. The role demands excellent communication skills and previous experience of working in affordable housing.
Educated to a minimum of GCSE standard, you will have strong IT skills and the ability to develop a good understanding of relevant housing legislation.
You will be expected to work with limited supervision, which will require initiative, organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
This is a permanent full time post (36 hours per week), with a benefits package which includes 25-30 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Government Service), final salary pension scheme, flexible working hours and free use of leisure facilities.
To apply, please access a copy of the job description and application form via www.hertsmere.gov.uk or call us on 020 8207 7545 or email .
Equal Opportunities
Hertsmere Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all members of the community. We are actively pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and oppose all forms of discrimination. Every individual will be treated equally and fairly and decisions on recruitment, training, promotion and career development will be based solely on objective job-related criteria.
All shortlisting and interviews will be thorough, conducted on an objective basis and will deal only with the applicant’s suitability for the job and ability to fulfill the requirements of the post. In no cases will assumptions be made about a person’s personal and domestic circumstances or plans. Where the requirements of the job may affect the candidate’s personal life (e.g. working unsocial hours) this will be discussed with all candidates.
