Housing Assistant - Perth, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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Perth, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

LOCATION:
Pullar House 35 Kinnoull Street Perth, PH1 5GD

SALARY:
£25,508 - £27,874 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Temporary

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time

HOURS:
36 hours per week

WORK FROM HOME:
Hybrid

£25,508 - £27,874 Fixed Term (until 31/03/2025)

Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Housing Options Team in Pullar House.

You will provide a customer focused housing options service to families and individuals who need affordable housing and a homeless advice service to persons who are homeless or threatened with homeless.

You will also provide support to the Housing Options Officers on a daily basis and undertake a number of administrative duties including dealing with customers both on the telephone and also reception.

The Council is currently offering a hybrid working model, offering access to office working on some days/when required, on a temporary basis, with longer term options becoming available in the future.

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

- sensitivity and empathy
- an interest in working with diverse social groups
- excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- a customer-first approach to work
- negotiation and influencing skills
- leadership skills
- the ability to adapt to different situations
- self-motivation and tenacity
- problem-solving skills
- the ability to make decisions, work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- the ability to work flexibly, on their own initiative and as part of a team
- be resilient to cope with the demands of the role.

The Individual:

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.

You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.