Housing Options Officer (Domestic Abuse) - Fixed Term for 2 Years
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
13/05/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 29/05/2022 23:59
Salary:
£25,927- £28,226 per annum
Employment Location:
Town Hall
Further Information
The role of Housing Options Officer (Domestic Abuse) is a newly created position in response to the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The successful candidate will need to be able to give specialist housing advice for clients at risk of homelessness and at risk from domestic abuse and investigate claims of homelessness, potential homelessness and housing need. Arrange temporary housing and support where required and to assist people to find appropriate and adequate accommodation.
This post is a fixed term contract for 2 years.
Applicants will need to have excellent communication skills, work well within the team and work effectively with vulnerable members of the public. In addition, applicants need to enthusiastic and highly motivated and enjoy working in a demanding and challenging environment.
Experience of working in domestic abuse and housing is essential.
We are committed to offering a wide range of benefits. Such as:
• 31 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase Additional Annual Leave (pro rata)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption Leave payments
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sarah Williams on 01325 405333.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.