Job vacancy details
Housing Options/Homelessness Prevention Officer
| Employer | Uttlesford District Council (Essex) | Reference | GHM001/1004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Mon 23/01/2012 10:11 AM | Closing Date | Thu 09/02/2012 10:11 AM |
| Working Pattern | Full Time, Permanent position | Hours | 37 hrsper week |
| Salary | £22,221 - £24,646 per annum | CRB Check | Enhanced |
| Location | Saffron Walden, Essex | ||
An experienced Housing Options/Homelessness Prevention Officer is required to become a member of a small team focusing on preventing homelessness and offering a first class housing advice/options service to customers who are in housing need and may be vulnerable.
The essential requirements are a good knowledge of housing and homelessness law and the ability to give housing advice covering all tenures of housing. You will need to have highly developed skills in customer care, negotiation, persuasion and advocacy, the ability to work flexibly, to prioritise a diverse work-load and meet deadlines and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Carrying out home visits throughout the district will be necessary. You will also be required to participate on the out of hours duty rota.
A full driving licence and access to vehicle is necessary as an essential car user allowance is available to the successful applicant.
A relevant Housing qualification is desirable but not essential.
This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.
For an informal discussion please contact Judith Snares Housing Options/Homelessness Manager on 01799 510671.
Equal Opportunities
We positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Other Attributes
- Keywords: housing, officer, optionshomelessness, prevention
- Sector: Local Government
- Occupation: Housing
- Location: Essex
