DBS0011 Housing Options Officer (Single Persons and Rough Sleepers)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
29/01/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 12/02/2023 23:59
Salary:
£27,852 - £29,439 pa
Employment Location:
Any location within North Tyneside
Further Information
An exciting opportunity has arisen in North Tyneside Council’s Housing Options Team, for the role of Housing Option Officer (Single Persons and Rough Sleepers)
1 x 37 hours per week, fixed term for 2 years.
This is a role specifically within Housing Advice Team. To provide an effective homeless prevention service and support those at risk of homelessness, including former and current rough sleepers, single applicants whom the council may not have a statutory duty by providing advice and/or assistance with private rented sector accommodation, hostels, refuge or other means which may prevent homelessness either short or long term. You will be required to provide outreach tenancy support. Provide advice and support and signpost to relevant support and housing services. You will negotiate with landlords to prevent tenancy eviction and to end rough sleeping.
You will be an enthusiastic team player, dynamic, a great communicator, and have experience of working as part of a team. You will be able to work using your own initiative, flexible and able to occasionally work on an evening to meet the demands of the service.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information. If you would like to discuss further, please contact Nicola Ross Interim Housing Options Manager (Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation) nicola.ross@northtyneside.gov.uk
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.
For information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for us, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside please see the council’s “About Us” pages on www.northeastjobs.org.uk.
North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.