Housing Accommodation Assistant - Horncastle, United Kingdom - East Lindsey District Council

East Lindsey District Council

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Horncastle, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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JOB TITLE:
Housing Accommodation Assistant

LOCATION:
Horncastle / Boston

SALARY:
£23,500 - £24,702 per annum

A great opportunity has become available to support Boston Borough and East Lindsey District Councils Housing team to make a difference.

You would be assisting the Housing Accommodation Manager to find accommodation for households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness as well as households who are ready to move on from temporary and supported accommodation.

Proving sufficient suitable accommodation will often be a challenge and you will assist the Housing Accommodation Manager to overcome such challenges

The post would initially be fixed term for 6 months with the possibility of the post being extended further.

Typical duties:

Maintain a database of households who need accommodation and match them to the accommodation that you have found taking account of their circumstances and the Councils requirements.
Provide administrative support and from time to time and assist with the management of Councils temporary accommodation.

This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1_st_ October 2021.

BENEFITS:
We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher
Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy

Car Mileage reimbursement
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities

*Certain restrictions may apply

We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.

ABOUT US:

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.

The largest Council Partnership in the country.

Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jordan Flower on

The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or longterm health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer._
The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues._
The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, gender, identity, marital status, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation._

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Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Salary:
£23,500.00-£24,702.00 per year

Benefits: