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Housing Advice Officer
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
02/02/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 15/02/2023 23:59
Salary:
Grade 4 £21,575 to £22,777 pro rata
Hours per week:
18.5
Job Category:
Housing
Vacancy ID:
239226
Employment Location:
Crook or Seaham Offices
Post Number:
REG23-052
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
15 Feb
Further Information
An opportunity has arisen for a part time Housing Advice Officer to join our Housing Solutions Team working 18.5 hours over Wednesday afternoons, Thursdays and Fridays.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
The successful candidate will provide early intervention and housing advice to members of the public who are in housing need or who are homeless/threatened with homelessness, ensuring customers access the right support having regard to the statutory provisions of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and associated legislation.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED?
Applicants should hold a NVQ Level 2 or equivalent together with having experience of delivering telephone and face to face advice and assistance services.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the attached person specification will not be short-listed.
IS THIS ROLE FOR YOU?
For further information regarding the post, please contact Thomas Graham, Team Leader on 07717881551 or via email at
thomas.graham2@durham.gov.uk
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Tuesday 28 February 2023.
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
With so many benefits and rewards and the opportunity to work alongside some fantastic people, we know Durham County Council is a great place to work so why not join us. If you’d like to know more about our rewards and benefits package, please follow the link below:
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services on 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764 / 264778 or email
PESREG@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POST WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH NORTH EAST JOBS, INCLUDING YOUR INVITE TO INTERVIEW IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOTIFICATION FROM
DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK
AS YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.
Supporting documents
Housing Advice Officer JDPS G4.docx
(41.93 KB)
Privacy Notice.pdf
(244.83 KB)
App Form Guidance Notes JAN 2019.pdf
(137.58 KB)
Candidate Information Pack.pdf
(178.88 KB)
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