Local Government Jobs

Our Housing Team is a busy, thriving team who are constantly working towards creating a community free of homelessness. We provide advice, information and assistance with all housing issues within the Borough. We are looking for two motivated and enthusiastic housing professionals to become part of our team.

You will advise and support clients in negative housing situations and will enable mediation between tenants and landlords and within families in order to prevent homelessness. The job also includes producing advisatory literature regarding housing issues, creating reports for Senior Officers and stepping in to secure appropriate emergency accommodation.

You will have housing related training and knowledge of homelessness legislation and case law. An ability to interpret and communicate complex information is essential as is being an adaptable, sympathetic and organised individual. A full driver’s license is required.

For an informal discussion about the posts, please contact Catherine Butler, Housing Needs Manager on 01483 743618.

Woking Borough Council offers in return, competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, pleasant open plan working environment at the Civic Offices and excellent career opportunities exist for committed individuals. Further benefits are detailed in the Job Pack.

These positions involve contact with children and vulnerable adults, successful applicants will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Criminal Records Bureau. Assistance will be given by the council and further details will be in the job application pack.