Housing Solutions Officer - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Milton-Keynes-Council

Milton-Keynes-Council

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Job Introduction

We're looking for a natural negotiator with excellent communications and customer service skills to join our Housing Solutions team.

This dedicated team is working to increase its private sector housing supply, prevent and reduce homelessness, and manage temporary accommodation.

We're really creating some industry best practice ways to reduce homelessness including innovative procurement and acquisitions.

This role has a direct impact on the wellbeing of people in crisis and the wider community.

You will liaise daily with members of the public, colleagues, and external agencies such as domestic violence support services, probation, police, lettings agencies and private landlords.

Building positive relationships and a network you can influence is essential; you'll thrive on getting the job done under sometimes challenging circumstances.

You'll also be great at finding areas of agreement, seeing the positives in different ideas, and advocating a culture that embraces excellent customer service.

Experience or knowledge in Housing, Social Work or Welfare and Benefits is preferred but not essential.

This role is available as a 12-month Fixed term opportunity.

Role Responsibilities

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with experience of homelessness prevention or related work e.g., advice/welfare benefits
You will need to have strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues, other departments, and statutory and voluntary agencies to provide an effective prevention focused service for homeless applicants, many of whom have multiple vulnerabilities and support needs
You will be able to manage a caseload and most of all you must be committed to and have a clear understanding of the need for early intervention in a range of household problems that have the potential to cause a housing crisis
As well as preventing homelessness the post holder will be expected to carry out indepth homelessness investigations under the relevant legislation
You will need to have strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues, other departments and statutory and voluntary agencies to provide an effective service for homeless applicants, many of whom have multiple vulnerabilities and support needs
You will be organised, flexible and able to manage a caseload. You must be committed to and have a clear understanding of the need for prompt intervention in a range of household problems that have the potential to cause a housing crisis

About The Company

Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future.

We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.

Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people.

We're responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.

Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative.

If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.

Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:

Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years. (From April 2023 this will increase to 28, and 32 days after 5 years)
Holiday Purchase Scheme.
Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as inhouse management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Health Cashplan.
MK Advantage benefits package a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.

Blue Light Card

Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more

SmartGo

Aimed at encouraging lowcarbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
Childcare Subsidy.