Housing Options Advisor - Boston, United Kingdom - East Lindsey District Council

East Lindsey District Council

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Boston, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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JOB TITLE:
Housing Options Advisor

LOCATION:
Boston

SALARY:
£24,006 - £27,149 pro rata per annum

Do you want to help prevent homelessness and make a difference to peoples lives?
We are excited to be recruiting for a Housing Options Advisor to join us here at Boston Borough Council.

As the Housing Options Advisor, you will assist in the provision of a comprehensive service in respect of Housing Advice, Homelessness Prevention, Housing Register and Housing options.

The post is split into specialist areas centred around working in the housing hub with a focus on homelessness prevention.

The role will involve being first point of contact for all housing and homelessness queries and referrals.

What we need from you:

A successful track record of working with members of the public and multiagency working
Ability to remain calm when dealing with people in emotional and stressful situations and good written, numeracy, communication and presentation skills
A good knowledge of housing, homelessness, tenancy law and Welfare Reforms
Competent with IT and ability to use Microsoft Office products.

A minimum of 2 years' experience within a relevant housing field such as Housing Advice, Housing Register, Housing Support or Homelessness is desirable.

Previous housing experience is desirable but not essential as transferrable skills will be regarded. The housing hub is a small tight-knit team with supportive and experienced Officers. This role is busy and fast-paced and therefore the ability to be able to work under pressure is key.

We are currently in the process of moving offices, your temporary workplace will be Manby until the move in January 2023 to Horncastle_

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.

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

Local Government Pension Scheme, 17.7% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Flexible working (ELDC)
Long service recognition
Excellent training opportunities

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.

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

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Part-time hours: 22.5 per week

Salary:
£14,598.24-£16,509.52 per year

Schedule: