Support Officer - Lowestoft, United Kingdom - East Suffolk Council

East Suffolk Council
East Suffolk Council
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Lowestoft, United Kingdom

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East Suffolk Council, Riverside, Lowestoft NR33 0EQ or East Suffolk House, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1RT:


  • £24,496
  • £26,845 per annum:
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37 hours per week:

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2 year fixed term contract


East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.


The Suffolk Councils are delighted to have secured funding from Cadent, the largest gas distribution network operator, to deliver a 2 year programme focussed on residents who are struggling to keep warm across our county.

The programme is being hosted by East Suffolk Council, but we are driven by the commitment and enthusiasm from all the Suffolk district and borough councils.

The programme will link in with the Safe Suffolk Renters programme (URL) but be available to support all residents regardless of their tenure status.


We are very excited to have this opportunity to support our communities and residents and have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Private Sector Housing Team as a
Support Officer (Centres for Warmth).


We are looking for a self-starter with a background in supporting individuals with housing and financial issues.

Someone with experience of budgetary support who is empathetic and able to identify multiple support needs and signpost to provide a holistic support network for sustainable support for vulnerable members of the community.

This is a role for someone who wants to make a difference, enjoys being part of a team and enjoys a challenge.


Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access.

To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council,
take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).


Here are some of the main benefits:

  • Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)
  • Local government pension scheme
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
  • Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
Find more information about what we offer in our
benefits brochure (pdf).


For more information
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact:


  • Justin King on
    or
    , or
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Teresa Howarth on
or


Closing date:
midday, 11 August 2023.

Interview date:
w/c 21 August 2023.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the
Job Description and Person Specification (docx)**
Step 2 - Complete the
Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).


East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.


We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation.

We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

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