Homeless Prevention Officer
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
24/12/2024
Advert End Date:
20/01/2025 23:59
Salary:
£32,076 - £35,745 (Grade 8)
Employment Location:
North Tyneside
Further Information
North Tyneside Council are looking to recruit an individual, committed to delivering excellent customer experience in a high performing environment centred around housing and homelessness.
This is a 2 year Full Time Contract.
As a Homeless Prevention Officer, you will have excellent working knowledge of homelessness and allocations. You will have experience of delivering a high level of customer service, providing assistance to those seeking re-housing, including those affected by homelessness.
You will be a great communicator, who is performance driven, with a committment to delivering a high quality housing options service.
You will be required to carry out full investigages into a person's homelessness application, in accordance with the Homeless Reduction Act and be committed to safeguarding vulnerable households.
You will be a team player, with experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
If you are interested in joining the team and are committed to delivering the Councils ambition for a great place to live, work and visit, we look forward to hearing from you.
The post is excempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be
required.
Please see job description and person specification for further information. If you would like more information, please contact Lauren Berry on 07816 084 598 or by email lauren.berry@northtyneside.gov.uk.
For information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for use, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside, please see the councils "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.