Housing Options Officer - Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom - Somerset Council

Somerset Council

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Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Some key information

2 positions available 37 hours per week, based in Shepton Mallet.
This is a hybrid role, however, you will be required to work in the office at least weekly. Your working pattern will be agreed with your manager and this can be discussed at interview.
30 days annual leave.
This service is constantly looking to grow our own Housing Professionals and is looking to a new programme of training and development opportunities in 2024/2025.

What will I be doing?
We're working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that.

Your day-to-day work will involve:

Assessing client's housing needs.
Making decisions in line with the Housing Act 199
Case Management.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be.

But it will really help if you:

Knowledge and understanding of Housing Law.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage a diverse caseload.
Qualifications to A level standard or acquired knowledge to NVQ level 4.

We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset.

An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management.

As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

We promote a healthy worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
Staff discounts in gyms.
Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

Anything else I should know?
For an informal chat about the role, you can contact:
Or***Interviews will take place on either Wednesday 08 May or Friday 10 May 2024.

DBS information
These roles require Enhanced DBS clearance.

Job Reference:
SCC04811