Suitability Officer - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom - Nottingham City Council

Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council
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Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Hours: 37


Salary:
Starting Salary is £33,945 to £36,648 per annum 'pro rata for part-time'

Location:
Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits.

As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.


In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham.

So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.


  • You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role
Nottingham City Council is committed to addressing homelessness and housing challenges within the city.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Suitability Officer to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful discharge of housing duties to clients, in accordance with relevant legislation and best practices.


As a Suitability Officer, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive suitability assessments to facilitate the rehousing of homeless individuals and families.

Your work will be guided by the Localism Act, Suitability Order 2012, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Housing Act 1996 Parts VII, and other relevant legislation and case law.


About You

  • Comprehensive and up to date working knowledge of housing legislation in both the public and private sector
  • Comprehensive and up to date working knowledge of Homelessness and associated legislation and an ability to advise on the discharge of duties owed to citizens for the Authority
  • Effectively manage a complex workload under pressure meeting specified targets and deadlines whilst demonstrating attention to detail, prioritisation and selforganisation skills
  • The ability to visit and inspect properties to identify issues relating to hazards, safety standards and disrepair; making recommendations of remedial action to be taken
  • Ability to write complex letters and produce reports
  • A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
  • The role requires you to participate in the on call rota.
You can find the job description for this post
here
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working.

Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the
additional information for applicants page.

Closing Date: 4th December 2023

Interviews will be held: 14th and 15th December 2023
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